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bid

Definition 1

An attempt to get something

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Definition 2

(Bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make

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Definition 3

A formal proposal to buy at a specified price

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Definition 4

An authoritative direction or instruction to do something

Definition 5

To ask for or request earnestly

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Definition 6

To make a serious effort to attain something

Example

The candidate's protracted bid for the attention of the poor population was central to their success.

Definition 7

To propose a payment

Example

I bid on the car.

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Definition 8

To make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands

Example

I bid, show me the cards.

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