Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Bid.
How to pronounce bid:
US
Bid - as a noun
An authoritative direction or instruction to do something
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An attempt to get something
Example: "They made a futile play for power"
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A formal proposal to buy at a specified price
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(bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make
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Bid - as a verb
Propose a payment
Example: "The swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting"
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Invoke upon
Example: "Wish you a nice evening"
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Ask for or request earnestly
Example: "The prophet bid all people to become good persons"
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Make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
Example: "He called his trump"
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Make a serious effort to attain something
Example: "His campaign bid for the attention of the poor population"
Example Sentences
"He bid farewell to his family before leaving for college."
"She bid me to come closer."
"I bid you goodnight and went to bed."
"The company bid on a major construction project."
"He bid against several competitors for the contract."
Word Game Points
Is BID a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bid is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BID has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is BID a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bid is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBID has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is BID a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bid is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBID has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
