bidding
Pronunciation:
/ˈbɪdɪŋ/verb
Definitions
To issue a command; to tell.
Example: He bade me come in.
To invite; to summon.
Example: She was bidden to the wedding.
To utter a greeting or salutation.
verb
Definitions
To make an offer to pay or accept a certain price.
Example: Have you ever bid in an auction?
To offer as a price.
Example: She bid £2000 for the Persian carpet.
To make an attempt.
Example: He was bidding for the chance to coach his team to victory once again.
To announce (one's goal), before starting play.
noun
Definitions
That which one is bidden to do; a command.
The act of placing a bid.