How to pronounce bid

Say it like this: /ˈbɪd/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈbɪd/

What does bid mean?

advtwice a day, two times per day

verbTo issue a command; to tell.

“He bade me come in.”

To invite; to summon.

“She was bidden to the wedding.”

To utter a greeting or salutation.

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