Lots are likely to go where they are made (4)
I believe the answer is:
bids
'lots' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with ownership as well as being verbs in their -s form.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I can't see?
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for bids that I've seen before include "Offers at auctions" , "Proposals to buy at a certain price" , "Makes offer at auction" , "Auction actions" .)