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BIDS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Bids.

Bids - as a noun

An authoritative direction or instruction to do something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bidding12command14dictation12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
speech act
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An attempt to get something

Example: "They made a futile play for power"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
play9

A formal proposal to buy at a specified price

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tender7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
offer11offering15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bidding12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
statement11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bids - as a verb

Propose a payment

Example: "The swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
offer11tender7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Invoke upon

Example: "Wish you a nice evening"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wish10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
greet6recognise12recognize21
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Ask for or request earnestly

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adjure14beseech14conjure16entreat7press7

Make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands

Example: "He called his trump"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
call6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
play9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make a serious effort to attain something

Example: "His campaign bid for the attention of the poor population"

Ask someone in a friendly way to do something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
invite9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
request16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Several high-profile bids were submitted for the construction project."
"She submitted several bids for the construction project."
"The auctioneer called out the bids as the crowd grew excited."
"The board rejected all the bids and decided to start over."
"The online auction received over a thousand bids."
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Word Game Points

Is BIDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bids is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BIDS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is BIDS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bids is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BIDS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is BIDS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bids is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BIDS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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