Definition of the word bid1

Pronunciation of vocabulary bid1

bid1verb

BID1

/bɪd//bɪd/

Example of vocabulary bid1namespace

meaning

to offer to pay a particular price for something, especially at an auction

  • I bid £2 000 for the painting.
  • We wanted to buy the chairs but another couple were bidding against us.
  • Two dealers bid against each other for the antique table.
meaning

to offer to do work or provide a service for a particular price, in competition with other companies, etc.

  • A French firm will be bidding for the contract.
  • A French firm will be bidding on the contract.
  • Which other cities are bidding to host the Olympics?
meaning

to try to do, get or achieve something

  • The team is bidding to retain its place in the league.
meaning

(in some card games) to say how many points you expect to win

  • She bid four hearts.

Idioms of vocabulary bid1

what am I bid?
used by an auctioneer who is selling something
  • What am I bid for this vase?

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