[make] a bid
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to suggest a certain amount of money for an item or service, typically in an auction or sale
- The construction company decided to make a bid for the government infrastructure project.
- She plans to make a bid on the antique vase at the auction.
- The software company made a bid to secure the contract for developing the new mobile app.
- The homebuyer made a bid on the house they wanted to purchase.
- In the eBay auction, he made a bid on the vintage comic book to try and win it.