Word
bidding
Phoneticsbid·ding
US/ˈbɪdɪŋ/
UK/bˈɪdɪŋ/
Definitions
01offering a price
n. the act of offering a certain amount of money for something, especially at an auction.
n. the act of making an offer of a price for an item or service, typically in a competitive auction or tender process.
“The bidding for the rare painting started at five thousand dollars.”
“The bidding for the government contract was fierce, with several international firms submitting highly competitive proposals.”
Synonyms
02a command or request
n. doing what someone else asks or orders you to do.
n. the act of carrying out a command, request, or summons from another person.
“The assistant was always ready to do his boss's bidding.”
“The courtiers were expected to do the king's bidding without question, regardless of their personal opinions on the matter.”
Literary
Usage
almost always used in the phrase 'do someone's bidding'
Teaching tip
This sense is mostly found in literature or formal storytelling; in everyday life, people usually say 'do what someone asks'.
Real-World Examples
“Pogacar, bidding to complete his Grand Tour collection by winning the Vuelta for the first time, was always near the front of the pack with the Slovenian’s team setting the pace.” “Al-Hilal are not in the market for only one England striker though, they are bidding for two.” Word family
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