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noun

Bid n. An offer of a price, especially at auctions; a statement of a sum which one will give for something to be received, or will take for something to be done or furnished; that which is offered.

verb

Bid v. t. (past bade; past part. bidden, bid; pres. part. bidding)

1.

To make an offer of; to propose. Specifically: To offer to pay ( a certain price, as for a thing put up at auction), or to take (a certain price, as for work to be done under a contract).

2.

To offer in words; to declare, as a wish, a greeting, a threat, or defiance, etc.; as, to bid one welcome; to bid good morning, farewell, etc. "Neither bid him God speed." "He bids defiance to the gaping crowd."

3.

To proclaim; to declare publicly; to make known. (Mostly obs.) "Our banns thrice bid!"

4.

To order; to direct; to enjoin; to command. "That Power who bids the ocean ebb and flow." "Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee." "I was bid to pick up shells."

5.

To invite; to call in; to request to come. "As many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage."

To bid beads, to pray with beads, as the Roman Catholics; to distinguish each bead by a prayer. (Obs.)

To bid defiance to, to defy openly; to brave.

To bid fair, to offer a good prospect; to make fair promise; to seem likely.

Synonyms: To offer; proffer; tender; propose; order; command; direct; charge; enjoin.

Bid v. i. (past bade; past part. bidden, bid; pres. part. bidding)

1.

To pray. (Obs.)

2.

To make a bid; to state what one will pay or take.

Bid v. Imp. & p. p. of Bid.

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Etymology of 'Bid'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Bid" Quotes from Famous Books

... armies of many nations now fighting in the Old World the great battle for human freedom. The Allies will gain new heart and spirit in your company. I wish that I could shake the hand of each one of you, and bid you God-speed on ...

— The Delta of the Triple Elevens - The History of Battery D, 311th Field Artillery US Army, - American Expeditionary Forces • William Elmer Bachman

... visibly refines and beautifies his whole nature, has won the necessary permission, and this dear young brother will leave us to-morrow. Our regrets and his, at his parting from us for the first time, overtook our joy at his good fortune by surprise, at the last moment, just as we were about to bid each other good-night. For a while there had seemed to be an uneasiness under our cheerful talk, as if each one present were concealing something with an effort; and it was Jean-Baptiste himself who gave way at last. And then we sat down again, still together, and ...

— Imaginary Portraits • Walter Horatio Pater

... the triumphant exultations of his misguided enemies. His discourse on the scaffold was full of decency and courage. "He feared," he said, "that the omen was bad for the intended reformation of the state, that it commenced with the shedding of innocent blood." Having bid a last adieu to his brother and friends who attended him, and having sent a blessing to his nearer relations who were absent, "And now," said he, "I have nigh done! One stroke will make my wife ...

— The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part E. - From Charles I. to Cromwell • David Hume

... "Aye, bid her come hither," she answered, well-pleased; "we will rest together in the heat of the day and she shall tell me many things ...

— The Royal Pawn of Venice - A Romance of Cyprus • Mrs. Lawrence Turnbull

... span of life With wise designs and virtuous deeds; And bid us wake from death's dark night, To share the glory ...

— Hymns for Christian Devotion - Especially Adapted to the Universalist Denomination • J.G. Adams

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