Bid Definition
bid
noun
- an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
- an attempt to get something; "they made a futile play for power"; "he made a bid to gain attention"
- a formal proposal to buy at a specified price
- (bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make
verb
- propose a payment; "The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting"
- invoke upon; "wish you a nice evening"; "bid farewell"
- ask for or request earnestly; "The prophet bid all people to become good persons"
- make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands; "He called his trump"
- make a serious effort to attain something; "His campaign bid for the attention of the poor population"
- ask someone in a friendly way to do something
"Bid" in song lyrics
See how bid is used in real songs:
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"'Cause I'm a felon, you be tellin, just to shorten your bid"
1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) f/ Cassidy, Xzibit — Goin Back -
"Still doin 10 more years on a bid"
3rd Eye f/ Lord Finesse, Nine, Top Quality, Zone 7 — Troopers Reprezent -
"You see the look in my eyes, you think I did a bid"
Afu-Ra f/ The Human Orchestra — Aural Fixation
Words that rhyme with bid
Usage tips for "bid"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "bid" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for bid to find words that pair well.