Bid (Noun)
Meaning 1
An attempt to get something; "they made a futile play for power"; "he made a bid to gain attention".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
(bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
A formal proposal to buy at a specified price.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The company submitted a bid to purchase the historic mansion, hoping to renovate it into a luxury hotel.
- Her bid of $1 million was the highest offer on the rare art piece, securing her ownership of the coveted painting.
- The construction company's bid for the government project was significantly lower than the other contenders, making them the likely winner.
- After careful consideration, the auctioneer accepted the final bid of $500,000 for the antique car.
- The entrepreneur's bold bid to buy out her competitor's shares sent shockwaves through the market, sparking concern among investors.
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Meaning 4
An authoritative direction or instruction to do something.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.