Synonyms for bid

noun

1. An offer

   proposal, proposition, declaration, tender; see proposal 1, suggestion 1.

2. An effort to gain an end

   attempt, try, effort, gambit; see effort 2.

3. *An invitation

   request, summons, proposal; see invitation 1, 2.

verb

1. To propose a price for purchase

   offer, venture, proffer, tender, bid for, submit a bid, make an offer.

2. To offer a commitment at cards

   declare, name a trump, bid in, name a suit, open, respond.

3. To order

   demand, charge, direct, instruct; see command 1.

4. To invite

   request, ask, solicit; see invite 1, 2.