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Bid for

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: 1

Definition: to make an offer in an auction or competitive situation to purchase something

Sample Sentence: She decided to bid for the rare painting at the art auction.

Sense: 2

Definition: to compete for or attempt to obtain something

Sample Sentence: Several cities are bidding for the chance to host the next Olympic Games.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: 1

Definition: an offer made in a bidding process or auction to buy or obtain something

Sample Sentence: The highest bid for the antique vase was $5000.

Sense: 2

Definition: an attempt or effort to achieve something

Sample Sentence: His bid for a promotion was unsuccessful.

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sense: 1

Definition: as a means of achieving or obtaining something

Sample Sentence: He used his intelligence as a bid for recognition.

Sense: 2

Definition: in an attempt to attract or solicit something

Sample Sentence: The company launched a marketing campaign in a bid for more customers.

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