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

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

the offering of particular prices for something, especially at an auction

other companies in the bidding include General Electric

the ordering or requesting of someone to do something

women came running at his bidding

Balfour refused to do their bidding