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make a bid

VERB

try

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attack seek struggle work

STRONG

aim aspire compete contend contest endeavor essay labor propose risk speculate strive tackle undertake venture wrangle

WEAK

bear down chip away at do one's best drive for exert oneself go after go all out go for have a crack have a go have a shot have a stab have a whack knock oneself out lift a finger make a pass at make an attempt make an effort put oneself out shoot for vie for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

idle laze rest surrender

STRONG

abstain agree be idle forget give in give up ignore neglect

WEAK

delight please

Example Sentences

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IAG, the parent company of British Airways and Iberia, had earlier expressed an interest in taking a stake but did not make a bid.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

To be sure, the company said it could change its mind should a third party make a bid for Anglo American, or under a few other circumstances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

The initial deposit necessary to make a bid is $10 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2025

The full appeal is expected to be heard in May, with Grey also able to make a bid to be released on bail.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2024

Each time he named them, the man he singled out would laugh self-consciously and make a bid.

From Ditte: Girl Alive! by Nexø, Martin Andersen

make a bid

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