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US/bɪd/
UK/bɪd/
to offer a certain amount of money for something, especially at an auction
In context
Several collectors bid for the painting at the auction.
Our company is bidding to build the new bridge.
She bid two hundred dollars for the old guitar.
Words that go with bid
verb + preposition
- bid forThree firms are bidding for the contract.
- bid onYou can bid on items online.
- bid againstHe had to bid against a wealthy collector.
- bid at an auctionShe bid at an auction for the first time.
verb + adverb
- bid highBuyers bid high for rare stamps.
- bid onlineMany people now bid online from home.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He bid to the painting.Correct: He bid for the painting.