Bid: meaning, definitions and examples

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bid

[ bɪd ]

^{Context #1}

auction

An offer made by a potential buyer to purchase an item or service at a specific price.

Synonyms

offer, price, proposal

Examples of usage

I placed a bid on that painting at the auction.
Her bid was the highest, so she won the auction.

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auction

To offer a certain amount of money for something in a competitive situation.

Synonyms

offer, propose, submit

Examples of usage

She decided to bid on the antique vase.
I will bid up to $200 for this rare book.

Translations

Translations of the word "bid" in other languages:

🇵🇹 oferta

lance
licitação

🇮🇳 बोली

🇩🇪 Gebot

🇮🇩 tawaran

🇺🇦 ставка

🇵🇱 oferta

🇯🇵 入札（にゅうさつ）

🇫🇷 offre

🇪🇸 oferta

🇹🇷 teklif

🇰🇷 입찰

🇸🇦 عرض

🇨🇿 nabídka

🇸🇰 ponuka

🇨🇳 投标

🇸🇮 ponudba

🇮🇸 tilboð

🇰🇿 ұсыныс

🇬🇪 წინადადება

🇦🇿 təklif

🇲🇽 oferta

Word origin

The word 'bid' originated from the Old English word 'biddan' which meant 'to ask, demand, or entreat'. Over time, its meaning evolved to include offering a price in an auction or competitive situation. The term is commonly used in business transactions, auctions, and negotiations.

See also: bidder, bidding, outbid, underbid.