bids Meaning & Definition
/bɪdz/
What Does Bids Mean?
Bids is used as a noun meaning plural of bid. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of bid. As a verb, it means To issue a command; to tell.
Bids Definition (Noun)
- plural of bid
Bids as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of bid
Verb
- To issue a command; to tell.
He bade me come in.
- To invite; to summon.
She was bidden to the wedding.
- To utter a greeting or salutation.
Noun
- An offer at an auction, or to carry out a piece of work.
His bid was $35,000.
- (ultimate frisbee) A (failed) attempt to receive or intercept a pass.
Nice bid!
- An attempt, effort, or pursuit (of a goal).
He put in his bid for office.
Verb
- To make an offer to pay or accept a certain price.
Have you ever bid in an auction?
- To offer as a price.
She bid £2000 for the Persian carpet.
- To make an attempt.
He was bidding for the chance to coach his team to victory once again.
- To announce (one's goal), before starting play.
- To proclaim (a bede, prayer); to pray.
Synonyms of Bids
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Bids synonyms and antonyms →Bids in a Sentence
He bade me come in.
She was bidden to the wedding.
His bid was $35,000.
Nice bid!
He put in his bid for office.
Have you ever bid in an auction?
She bid £2000 for the Persian carpet.
He was bidding for the chance to coach his team to victory once again.
Word Forms & Grammar
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