Definition: an attempt to get something
Usage: they made a futile play for power; he made a bid to gain attention
Similar words: endeavor, endeavour, effort, try, attempt
Definition: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
Usage: made an effort to cover all the reading material; wished him luck in his endeavor; she gave it a good try
Definition: (bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make
Similar words: statement
Definition: a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
Usage: according to his statement he was in London on that day
Definition: a formal proposal to buy at a specified price
Similar words: offer, offering
Definition: something offered (as a proposal or bid)
Usage: noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds
Synonyms: command, bid, bidding, dictation
Definition: an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
Similar words: speech act
Definition: the use of language to perform some act
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: request
Definition: ask (a person) to do something
Usage: She asked him to be here at noon; I requested that she type the entire manuscript
Definition: invoke upon
Usage: wish you a nice evening; bid farewell
Synonyms: bid
Definition: make a serious effort to attain something
Usage: His campaign bid for the attention of the poor population
Similar words: seek
Definition: try to get or reach
Usage: seek a position; seek an education; seek happiness
Definition: make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
Usage: He called his trump
Similar words: play
Definition: participate in games or sport
Usage: We played hockey all afternoon; play cards; Pele played for the Brazilian teams in many important matches