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Opposite of bid

Pinning down the opposite of bid requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To command, order, or invite someone to do something (literary or archaic, with past tense 'bade' and past participle 'bidden').

Usage Example

"The monarch bade the messenger enter the hall and deliver the news."

Strongest
forbid
Strong
prohibit

Similar words to bid

Words similar to bid shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

offer
attempt
command
tender
effort
order
wish
proposal
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• Nearby Words

bicultural
biculturalism
bicurious
bid
bidder
bidding
bide

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Bid. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/bid
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