What is another word for bids?

Common synonyms for bids include play, bid, offer, beseech, entreat.

What is the opposite of bids?

Antonyms of bids include refusals, rejections, discards, dismissals, denials.

Synonyms for

Bids

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

Definition

Bids mean to offer to pay a certain amount of money for something, especially at an auction.

Synonyms & similar words

play bid offer beseech entreat wish press tender command conjure invite dictation call bidding adjure offer propose tender suggest advance proffer quote price estimate value appraise evaluate assess rate

Synonyms by register

Formal

offers proposals quotations tenders

Informal

guesses shots tries offers

Literary

pleas supplications entreaties

Antonyms

refusals rejections discards dismissals denials

Common collocations

place a bid
submit a bid
highest bid
winning bid
low bid
sealed bid
bid price
bid on

Word family

noun bid

verb bid

adjective bidding

Usage note

The word 'bid' can refer to an offer to pay a certain amount for something, especially at an auction, or an attempt to achieve something. The verb form is often 'bid' in the past tense and past participle, though 'bid' is also common.