Meaning & Definition of Bidding in English
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Bidding
/bɪdɪŋ/
noun
1. An authoritative direction or instruction to do something
synonym:
- command,
- bid,
- bidding,
- dictation
2. A request to be present
- "They came at his bidding"
synonym:
- bidding,
- summons
3. (bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make
synonym:
- bid,
- bidding
Examples of using
The people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same way in any country.
Klava is bidding farewell to her husband.