BID

BID 1 syllable

A2 · Elementary 📏 3 letters 🎲 Scrabble 6 ✅ valid word

Common in conversation and basic reading.

noun
  1. an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
  2. an attempt to get something
  3. a formal proposal to buy at a specified price
  4. (bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make

💬 Examples

  • "they made a futile play for power"
  • "he made a bid to gain attention"

🔗 Similar words

commandbiddingdictationplaytender
verb
  1. propose a payment
  2. invoke upon
  3. ask for or request earnestly
  4. make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands

💬 Examples

  • "The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting"
  • "wish you a nice evening"
  • "bid farewell"
  • "The prophet bid all people to become good persons"

🔗 Similar words

offertenderwishbeseechentreatadjure
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