Looking for the meaning of the word BIDDING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BIDDING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Bid
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English bēodan ‘to offer, command’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bieden and German bieten
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
bɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
offer (a certain price) for something, especially at an auction
Short Definition:offer price for thing
Examples:- a consortium of dealers bid a world record price for a snuff box
- guests will bid for pieces of fine jewellery
Definition:
make an effort or attempt to achieve
Short Definition:try to achieve
Examples:- she's now bidding to become a top female model
- the two forwards are bidding for places in the England side
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