bid

B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal · Literary

v. to say a greeting or a goodbye to someone.

v. to utter or express a greeting, farewell, or salutation.

“He bade his friends farewell before boarding the train for his long journey.”

“The host bade his guests a pleasant evening, standing by the mahogany doors as the last of the carriages departed.”

C1 · Advanced Literary

v. to tell someone to do something.

v. to issue a command or instruction to someone.

“The queen bade the messenger wait in the hall until the letter was finished.”

“The general bade his troops remain silent as they approached the enemy's perimeter under the cover of darkness.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. an offer to pay a particular amount of money for something.

n. an offer of a price, especially at an auction or as part of a business proposal.

Español:licitación

“The highest bid for the old car was much lower than the owner expected.”

“The company submitted a competitive bid for the infrastructure project, highlighting their previous experience with large-scale urban developments.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. an attempt to achieve or get something.

n. an attempt or effort to achieve a specific goal or win a position of power.

“The athlete failed in her bid to win a third gold medal.”

“The senator launched a bold bid for the presidency, focusing his campaign on economic reform and healthcare accessibility.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Slang

n. a period of time spent in prison.

n. a term of imprisonment.

“He just finished a five-year bid and is looking for a fresh start.”

“After serving a ten-year bid for armed robbery, he found it difficult to reintegrate into a society that had changed significantly.”