Synonyms of bids

bids 1 of 2

noun

plural of bid

as in attempts

an effort to do or accomplish something

a dramatic film that is widely regarded as the comedian's last-ditch bid to be taken seriously as an actor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attempts
• tries
• goes
• stabs
• endeavors
• offers
• shots
• passes
• trials
• essays
• assays
• cracks
• flings
• undertakings
• bashes
• strivings
• whacks
• whirls
• struggles
• throes
• trial and errors

bids

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of bid

1

as in orders

to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority

the servants were expected to do exactly as they were bidden

Synonyms & Similar Words

• orders
• instructs
• tells
• commands
• asks
• requests
• bosses (around)
• directs
• charges
• enjoins
• advises
• begs
• adjures
• warns
• petitions
• requires
• appoints
• forces
• entreats
• counsels
• beseeches
• authorizes
• commissions
• compels
• assigns
• controls
• leads
• supervises
• manages
• obliges
• oversees
• constrains
• conducts
• superintends
• coerces

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minds
• follows
• obeys
• keeps
• observes
• complies (with)

2

as in invites

to request the presence or participation of

as company president, I bid you all to come to our annual holiday party!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• invites
• asks
• calls
• solicits
• summons
• beckons

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bids

Noun

After a year of behind-the-scenes maneuvering, the region’s MLB hopefuls gave the public a first look at their plan to court the league this week, launching West Sacramento into a competition with cities across North America, some of which have spent years advancing bids. —Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026

Luka Doncic could be involved in two championship bids this upcoming season. —Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026

As part of the agreement, Caesars can seek competing bids through July 11. —Jessica Hill, Fortune, 29 May 2026

The Corps could re-solicit bids for the C-11 embankment construction if additional funding becomes available. —David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026

As part of the agreement, Caesars can seek competing bids through July 11. —CBS News, 28 May 2026

Councilmembers Pat Burns, Don Kennedy and Butch Twining formed an ad hoc committee tasked with reviewing the bids. —Claire Wang, Oc Register, 23 May 2026

Such volunteers and professionals should start by ensuring competitive bidding and requiring at least three bids for all projects or services. —Meily Perez, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026

However, even as fewer Democrats vying for House and Senate focus their bids around the issue, lawmakers running for reelection or seeking higher office say their message on the topic hasn't changed. —Elena Moore, NPR, 22 May 2026

Verb

There is competition for teams in each of those markets, but not necessarily bids, according to a source. —Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 Apr. 2026

Then, their leader holds up a hand and bids his charges halt. —Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026

As Billboard proudly celebrates these internal promotions, the company also bids farewell to longtime editor in chief Hannah Karp. —Billboard Staff, Billboard, 20 Jan. 2026

On the title track, for instance, Wayuhi bids a catchy farewell to an ex-flame. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025

Sink to the Bottom With You After a fake-out proposal and a flooded runway, Emily bids Venice and her horrible boyfriend farewell. —Joe Reid, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025

Her friend Glinda — twinkling, bubbly, popular — bids her farewell before helping her escape. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2025

Paul commonly bids at €20 for jobs that take hours, meaning his rate is nowhere near the wheelhouse of minimum wage. —Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025

Russia's President Vladimir Putin bids farewell to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia July 9, 2024. —Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2025