Definition: an attempt to get something
Usage: they made a futile play for power; he made a bid to gain attention
Definition: (bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make
Definition: a formal proposal to buy at a specified price
Main entry: command, bid, bidding, dictation
Definition: an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
Main entry: press, conjure, entreat, beseech, bid, adjure
Definition: ask for or request earnestly
Usage: The prophet bid all people to become good persons
Definition: ask someone in a friendly way to do something
Definition: invoke upon
Usage: wish you a nice evening; bid farewell
Main entry: bid
Definition: make a serious effort to attain something
Usage: His campaign bid for the attention of the poor population
Main entry: tender, offer, bid
Definition: propose a payment
Usage: The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting
Definition: make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
Usage: He called his trump