bid

noun

1.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
bidding command dictation
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2.
an attempt to get something
play
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bid
3.
a formal proposal to buy at a specified price
bid agive tender
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4.
(bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make
bidding
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bid