Clues for the word "BID"

We've had 191 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 544 times in crosswords. It was last seen in LA Times crossword on January 06, 2026.

Definition of bid

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v. t. - To make an offer of; to propose. Specifically : To offer to pay ( a certain price, as for a thing put up at auction), or to take (a certain price, as for work to be done under a contract).
v. t. - To offer in words; to declare, as a wish, a greeting, a threat, or defiance, etc.; as, to bid one welcome; to bid good morning, farewell, etc.
v. t. - To proclaim; to declare publicly; to make known.
v. t. - To order; to direct; to enjoin; to command.
v. t. - To invite; to call in; to request to come.
- imp. & p. p. of Bid.
n. - An offer of a price, especially at auctions; a statement of a sum which one will give for something to be received, or will take for something to be done or furnished; that which is offered.
v. t. - To pray.
v. t. - To make a bid; to state what one will pay or take.