Bid

/bɪd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An offer of a price, especially at an auction or for a contract.

She placed a bid of $200 on the painting at the auction.

A proposal or request for something, often in a competitive context.

The company submitted a bid to supply construction materials for the new project.

verb

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

He decided to bid on the antique vase.

To make an offer or proposal.

They bid to host the next international conference.

To command or propose a price.

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.

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

I'm going to bid on that vintage jacket.

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

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