Meaning of 'bid'

noun

an attempt to get something

Synonyms: play

noun

(bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make

Synonyms: bidding

noun

a formal proposal to buy at a specified price

Synonyms: tender

noun

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

Synonyms: command dictation bidding

verb

to ask for or request earnestly

Example: "The prophet bid all people to become good persons."

Synonyms: press

verb

to make a serious effort to attain something

Example: "The candidate's protracted bid for the attention of the poor population was central to their success."

verb

to propose a payment

Example: "I bid on the car."

Synonyms: tender offer

verb

to make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands

Example: "I bid, show me the cards."

Synonyms: call