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verb \ˈbid\bade\ˈbad, ˈbād\ or bidbid·den\ˈbi-dən\ or bid also badebid·ding
Definition of BID
transitive verb
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: to give expression to <bade a tearful farewell>
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a : offer —usually used in the phrase to bid defiance b past and past part bid (1) : to offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance (2) : to make a bid of or in (a suit at cards)
intransitive verb
: to make a bid
— bid·der noun
— bid fair
: to seem likely <a movie that bids fair to become a big hit>
Examples of BID
- I'll bid $100 for the lamp but no higher.
- He plans to stop bidding if the bids go over $500.
- She bid for a desk and a chair.
- Several local companies are bidding for the same job.
- His company bid on the snow removal contract.
- He bid and I passed.
- We did as we were bid .
Origin of BID
partly from Middle English bidden, from Old English biddan; akin to Old High German bitten to entreat, and perhaps to Sanskrit bādhate he presses; partly from Middle English beden to offer, command, from Old English bēodan; akin to Old High German biotan to offer, Greek pynthanesthai to examine, Sanskrit bodhi enlightenment
First Known Use: before 12th century
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