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The ordering or requesting of someone to do something
“Here, they argue, the executive director doesn't lead, but rather only does the bidding of the board.”
An act of selling or buying goods or property at a public event
“A member of staff will call the buyer and relay the bids to the auctioneer during the bidding of the desired lot.”
A proposal, typically of money for goods or property
“What had been your business before your bidding for the railroads referred to, and where did you reside?”
The act of entreating or beseeching
A sudden strong demand for a commodity
Giving an authoritative command
Present participle for to make, or put up, an offer (especially money) in exchange for something
“There is a certain kind of woman who will bid a lot of money to have lunch with me.”
Present participle for to command or order (someone) to do something
“When he reached the top step, he stopped and waited for one of the lairds to bid him to come forward.”
Present participle for to make a request to someone
“I will bid him to do good, and he shall not gainsay me.”
Present participle for to make an effort or attempt to do or achieve something
“I will bid to say some words on both of these points.”
Present participle for to bestow a thought, gesture or greeting
“It's time to bid everyone farewell as I depart these shores for a nice holiday in the South of France.”
Present participle for to advise earnestly
Present participle for to order (someone) to be present or to go to a given location
Present participle for to have made a request, or demand, of someone
Present participle for to offer a recommendation
Present participle for to state a price for goods or a job of work
Present participle for to engage or contend against other competitors in a contest
Present participle for to apply for a job, role or position
Present participle for to defy or challenge someone to do something
Present participle for to bestow legal or official authority to
Present participle for to move one's hand as a signal
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