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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

It adds, however, that Russia “is in no position to make a bid for European hegemony” because European allies dwarf it in terms of population, economy, and thus latent military power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Meanwhile, former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Thursday that he was putting together a team of investors to make a bid to buy TikTok.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2024

She is terming out in the Legislature and had been widely expected to make a bid for governor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2024

However, ‘nothing venture, nothing have!’ so fill your topsail, Mr Bowen, and we will make a bid for glory, although that is not our business.”

From The Log of a Privateersman by Rainey, W. (William)

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