Definition of 'bid'

Noun

1. an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
      Synonyms: command bidding 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

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: beseech entreat adjure press conjure
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

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