bidding
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/ˈbɪdɪŋ/
English
Definitions
verb
- To 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.
verb
- To make an offer to pay or accept a certain price.“Have you ever bid in an auction?”
- To offer as a price.“She bid £2000 for the Persian carpet.”
- To make an attempt.“He was bidding for the chance to coach his team to victory once again.”
- To announce (one's goal), before starting play.
noun
- That which one is bidden to do; a command.
- The act of placing a bid.
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Synonyms
summonscommanddictationoffertenderingtendererinvitationsolicitationsubmittingapplicationnominationadjudicationsubmissionsubjectionawardsubjugation