Bidded: meaning, definitions and examples
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bidded
[ bɪdɪd ]
auction context
Bidded is the simple past tense of bid, which refers to the act of offering a certain amount of money for an item at auction. It can also indicate making an offer in various contexts, such as negotiations. The term conveys the action of proposing a price to purchase something.
Synonyms
offered, proposed
Examples of usage
- She bidded on several paintings at the auction.
- He bidded higher than anyone else to win the vintage car.
- At the last minute, they bidded to secure the deal.
Translations
Translations of the word "bidded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ofertou
🇮🇳 बोली दी
🇩🇪 geboten
🇮🇩 menawarkan
🇺🇦 пропонував
🇵🇱 złożył ofertę
🇯🇵 入札した
🇫🇷 offert
🇪🇸 ofreció
🇹🇷 teklif etti
🇰🇷 입찰했다
🇸🇦 قدم عرضًا
🇨🇿 nabídl
🇸🇰 ponúkol
🇨🇳 出价了
🇸🇮 ponudil
🇮🇸 boðið
🇰🇿 ұсынды
🇬🇪 შეთავაზა
🇦🇿 təklif etdi
🇲🇽 ofreció
Word origin
The word 'bid' originates from the Old English term 'byddan,' which means 'to offer' or 'to command.' Its roots can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic '*bidwō,' which also relates to offering or asking. Over time, the term evolved through Middle English before becoming 'bid' in its modern form. The use of the word in contexts such as auctions and negotiations reflects its development as a term for proposing a value or price. The simple past form 'bidded' has been in use since the 15th century, showcasing the term's longevity in the English language.