BID definition

(1) An attempt to get something

"They made a futile play for power"

"He made a bid to gain attention"

(2) (bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make

(3) A formal proposal to buy at a specified price

(4) An authoritative direction or instruction to do something

(5) Ask for or request earnestly

"The prophet bid all people to become good persons"

(6) Ask someone in a friendly way to do something

(7) Invoke upon

"Wish you a nice evening"

"Bid farewell"

(8) Make a serious effort to attain something

"His campaign bid for the attention of the poor population"

(9) Propose a payment

"The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting"

(10) Make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands

"He called his trump"