Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To offer a specific amount of money for something, especially in an auction or to try to win a job by proposing a specific cost or plan. Synonyms:
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This word has no antonyms Examples:
I will bid at the auction tomorrow.They made a bid to win the contract.
Etymology:
The word originates from Old English biddan, meaning to ask or to command, but evolved to mean offer in commercial contexts by the 12th century.
Usage Statistics:
15 mentions per 1 million words
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