What is another word for bids?

Pronunciation: [bˈɪdz] (IPA)

Bids are offers made by individuals or organizations for goods, services, or projects. Synonyms for "bids" include offers, proposals, tenders, quotes, bids or tenders, submissions, propositions, applications, and solicitations. The word "offers" is a generic term that can be used interchangeably with "bids". "Proposals" are official suggestions made by companies or individuals for a specific project, while "tenders" are official offers submitted by potential contractors to complete a project. "Quotes" are an estimate of the cost of goods or services. "Submissions" refer to the act of sending something in for consideration, while "applications" indicate a formal request for a job or grant. "Solicitations" refer to requests for bids or offers.

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Usage examples for Bids

And if men would only acknowledge Christ in this respect, and begin, as conscience bids them, by accepting His life as exhibiting the highest rule of conduct, they would sooner or later acknowledge Him in all.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
He bids fair to be like his parents, tall and commanding in figure; a pleasant smile lighted up his face as he watched with evident interest every detail of the parade.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
Now, in the evening of her days, she bids her sister souls of sixteen years take up her staff and seek him; they also, far away.
"Life and Writings of Maurice Maeterlinck"
Jethro Bithell

Famous quotes with Bids

  • I'm real excited about being on CBS and hosting this show. I have been studying all of the great CBS shows. I think I'm prepared, so if you're ready, let's have the first item up for bids.
    Ray Combs
  • There is in us a lyric germ or nucleus which deserves respect; it bids a man to ponder or create; and in this dim corner of himself he can take refuge and find consolations which the society of his fellow creatures does not provide.
    Norman Douglas
  • The only thing of weight that can be said against modern honor is that it is directly opposite to religion. The one bids you bear injuries with patience, the other tells you if you don't resent them, you are not fit to live.
    Bernard de Mandeville
  • Let not a man do what his sense of right bids him not to do, nor desire what it forbids him to desire. This is sufficient. The skillful artist will not alter his measures for the sake of a stupid workman.
    Mencius
  • Do what thy manhood bids thee do, from none but self expect applause He noblest lives and noblest dies who makes and keeps his self-made laws.
    Sir Richard Francis Burton

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