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bid
noun(bi-d)
(bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make
Synonyms: bidding,
bid
verb(bi-d)
propose a payment
Synonyms: offer, tender,
bid
verb(bi-d)
ask someone in a friendly way to do something
Synonyms: invite,
bid
noun(bi-d)
a formal proposal to buy at a specified price
Synonyms: tender,
bid
noun(bi-d)
an attempt to get something
Synonyms: play,
Examples:
He made a bid to gain attention.
bid
noun(bi-d)
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
Synonyms: bidding, command, dictation,
bid
verb(bi-d)
invoke upon
Synonyms: wish,
Examples:
Bid farewell.
bid
verb(bi-d)
ask for or request earnestly
Synonyms: adjure, beseech, conjure, entreat, press,
Examples:
The prophet bid all people to become good persons.
bid
verb(bi-d)
make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
Synonyms: call,
bid
verb(bi-d)
make a serious effort to attain something
Examples:
His campaign bid for the attention of the poor population.

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