Meaning & Definition of word "Bid"

Bid

/bɪd/

1. An offer of a price, especially at an auction or for a contract.
- Example: She placed a bid of $200 on the painting at the auction.
2. A proposal or request for something, often in a competitive context.
- Example: The company submitted a bid to supply construction materials for the new project.

1. To offer a certain price for something, especially at an auction.
- Example: He decided to bid on the antique vase.
2. To make an offer or proposal.
- Example: They bid to host the next international conference.
3. To command or propose a price.
- Example: The seller will bid the starting amount for the property.

Middle English bidde, from Old English biddan, meaning 'to ask, to bid, to command'.

bid for:

To offer a price for something being sold, especially at an auction.

high bid:

The highest offer made in an auction or competitive situation.

bid up:

To increase the price of something by making higher offers.

bid farewell:

To say goodbye.

bidder:

A person who makes an offer or bid at an auction or similar event.

bidding:

The process of making offers or bids.

bid price:

The price offered by a buyer for a commodity or security.

Meaning: A casual way of showing interest in something up for sale.

Example Sentence: I'm going to bid on that vintage jacket.

Meaning: To try to win someone's attention or affection by offering something.

Example Sentence: He threw in dinner as a bid to win her heart.