bid meaning and definition

BID noun

Definition of bid (noun)

1. an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
   • synonyms: bidding, command, dictation
2. an attempt to get something
   • "they made a futile play for power"; "he made a bid to gain attention"
   • synonyms: play
3. a formal proposal to buy at a specified price
   • synonyms: tender
4. (bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make
   • synonyms: bidding

BID verb

Definition of bid (verb)

1. propose a payment
   • "The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting"
   • synonyms: offer, tender
2. invoke upon
   • "wish you a nice evening"; "bid farewell"
   • synonyms: wish
3. ask for or request earnestly
   • "The prophet bid all people to become good persons"
   • synonyms: adjure, beseech, conjure, entreat, press
4. make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
   • "He called his trump"
   • synonyms: call
5. make a serious effort to attain something
   • "His campaign bid for the attention of the poor population"
6. ask someone in a friendly way to do something
   • synonyms: invite