| noun | an authoritative direction or instruction to do something |
| noun | an attempt to get something “they made a futile play for power” |
| noun | a formal proposal to buy at a specified price |
| noun | (bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make |
| verb | propose a payment “The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting” |
| verb | invoke upon “wish you a nice evening” |
| verb | ask for or request earnestly “The prophet bid all people to become good persons” |
| verb | make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands “He called his trump” |
| verb | make a serious effort to attain something “His campaign bid for the attention of the poor population” |
| verb | ask someone in a friendly way to do something |
| command | verb | make someone do something |
| bid | verb | ask for or request earnestly |
| dictate | verb | rule as a dictator |
| tender | verb | make a tender of; in legal settlements |
| offer | noun | something offered (as a proposal or bid) |
| bid | noun | a formal proposal to buy at a specified price |
| bidder | noun | someone who makes an offer |
| tender | noun | a formal proposal to buy at a specified price |
| wish | noun | (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare |
| biddable | adjective | willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest |
| bidding | noun | an authoritative direction or instruction to do something |
| adjuratory | adjective | earnestly or solemnly entreating |
| adjuration | noun | a solemn and earnest appeal to someone to do something |
| caller | noun | the bettor in a card game who matches the bet and calls for a show of hands |
| invitation | noun | a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something |