Definitions
1.verbTo issue a command; to tell."He bade me come in."
2.verbTo invite; to summon."She was bidden to the wedding."
3.verbTo utter a greeting or salutation.
4.verbTo make an offer to pay or accept a certain price."Have you ever bid in an auction?"
5.verbTo offer as a price."She bid £2000 for the Persian carpet."
6.verbTo make an attempt."He was bidding for the chance to coach his team to victory once again."
7.verbTo announce (one's goal), before starting play.
8.verbTo proclaim (a bede, prayer); to pray.