bid · noun C /bɪd/
bid (OFFER)
C1 an offer to do something when you are competing with other people to do it
Dictionary examples:
We put in a bid for the stadium contract.
London made a successful bid to host the Olympic Games.
Learner example:
I do not believe Beijing would have won the bid for [the] 2008 Olympic Games. (International English Language Testing System; C1; Chinese)
bid (ATTEMPT)
C2 an attempt to achieve something
Dictionary examples:
a successful bid for re-election
The council has banned cars from the city centre in a bid to reduce pollution.
Learner example:
In a bid to conceal my bewilderment, I greeted her and set about cleaning the house. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Spanish)
bid (BUY)
C2 an offer to pay a particular amount of money for something
Dictionary example:
I made a bid of $150 for the painting.
bid · verb /bɪd/
bid
C2 to offer to pay an amount of money for something
Dictionary example:
They bid $500 million for the company.
Learner example:
As a Tea Company chairman, he buys his tea in Calcutta or Colombo, and generally bids at the right price. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Flemish)
