BID
Scrabble letter values: B3I1D2 = 6
Definition
- noun an authoritative direction or instruction to do something. — synonyms: command, bidding, dictation
- noun an attempt to get something. — synonyms: play
- noun a formal proposal to buy at a specified price. — synonyms: tender
- noun (bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make. — synonyms: bidding
- verb propose a payment. — synonyms: offer, tender
- verb invoke upon. — synonyms: wish
- verb ask for or request earnestly. — synonyms: beseech, entreat, adjure, press, conjure
- verb make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands. — synonyms: call
- verb make a serious effort to attain something.
- verb ask someone in a friendly way to do something. — synonyms: invite
Examples
- “they made a futile play for power”
- “he made a bid to gain attention”
- “The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting”