definition of
bid

[1] #1 bid v. [offer, tender] propose a payment; "The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting". wn

[2] #2 bid v. [wish] invoke upon; "wish you a nice evening"; "bid farewell". wn

[3] #3 bid v. [beseech, entreat, adjure, press, conjure] ask for or request earnestly; "The prophet bid all people to become good persons". wn

[4] #4 bid n. [command, bidding, dictation] an authoritative direction or instruction to do something. wn

[5] #5 bid n. [play] an attempt to get something; "they made a futile play for power"; "he made a bid to gain attention". wn