What does bidding mean?
Bidding means present participle and gerund of bid.
Bidding
/ˈbɪdɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of bid.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of bid
- That which one is bidden to do; a command.
- The act of placing a bid.
Example Sentences
I still have lots of paperwork to do at the boss's bidding.
Do their biddings, and they will lead you to "whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report."
Their biddings forced existing owners into ruinous competition; they mortgaged their ancestral acres to buy up outlying properties or round off their boundaries.
Synonyms for bidding
Antonyms for bidding
Related Words
Word Forms
- biddings
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bidding?
Common synonyms include behest, command, bid, summons.
What is the opposite of bidding?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bidding in a sentence?
I still have lots of paperwork to do at the boss's bidding.
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