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bid

The correct spelling is bid.

How to pronounce bid

/bɪd/
verb

IPA: /bɪd/

Say it like: Bid

The correct spelling is bid. To issue a command; to tell. For example: "He bade me come in."

Usage Examples

He bade me come in.

She was bidden to the wedding.

Have you ever bid in an auction?

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To issue a command; to tell.
  2. 2.To invite; to summon.
  3. 3.To utter a greeting or salutation.
  4. 4.To make an offer to pay or accept a certain price.
  5. 5.To offer as a price.

noun

  1. 1.An offer at an auction, or to carry out a piece of work.
  2. 2.(ultimate frisbee) A (failed) attempt to receive or intercept a pass.
  3. 3.An attempt, effort, or pursuit (of a goal).

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