utter (a greeting or farewell) to

James bade a tearful farewell to his parents

command or order (someone) to do something

I did as he bade me

offer (a certain price) for something, especially at an auction

a consortium of dealers bid a world record price for a snuff box

guests will bid for pieces of fine jewellery

make an effort or attempt to achieve

she's now bidding to become a top female model

the two forwards are bidding for places in the England side