bid
verb B2
Plain meaning
an offer of money or an attempt to win something
Exam-register meaning
In exam writing, it can express an offer of money or an attempt to win something in a clearer or more formal way.
In context
naturalThe team tried to bid the problem before it became serious.
examThe report argues that institutions should bid ineffective practices through evidence-based reform.
Common collocations
bid a proposalbid the issuebid in practice
Watch out
Do not use “bid” with every object. Check the object that follows it and avoid using it when a simpler verb is more natural.
Word family
biding (verb form)bided (past/participle, where regular)