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Bidder

Verb / ˈbɪdɜ: / Another word for bidder — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person who makes a bid, especially at an auction

Synonyms & similar words

buyer purchaser offerer proposer bargainer negotiator spender investor patron client customer shopper collector acquirer obtainer winner challenger contestant applicant candidate

Synonyms by register

Formal

participant applicant proposer contender

Informal

bidder player competitor

Literary

suitor aspirant

Antonyms

nonbidder seller vendor offeror competitor

Common collocations

  • highest bidder
  • successful bidder
  • sole bidder
  • underbidder
  • potential bidder
  • anonymous bidder
  • registered bidder

Word family

noun bidder
verb bid
adjective bidding

Usage note

A 'bidder' is someone who makes an offer, typically in an auction or for a contract. It is generally a neutral term.

Example sentences

  1. The bidder raised his hand to make a bid for the antique vase.
  2. The auctioneer called out for a higher bidder.
  3. The bidder won the auction and walked away with a rare book.
  4. The bidder was disappointed when he lost the bid for the painting.
  5. The bidder carefully examined the item before making a bid.

Quotes

  • The bidder who knows the worth of a thing bids to his own disadvantage. - Homer
  • The wise bidder is he who knows when to stop bidding. - Proverb
  • The bidder who stops when the price is reasonable is wise. - Euripides

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