bidding Definition
- 1the act of offering to pay a particular price for something, especially at an auction
- 2an order or instruction to do something
Using bidding: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bidding" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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I won the painting at the auction with a final bidding of $500.
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The company is accepting bids for the construction project.
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He is at the boss's bidding and has to work overtime.
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She refused to do his bidding and quit the job.
bidding Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with bidding
Example
He always does everything at his wife's bidding.
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She refused to do his bidding and quit the job.
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The government is investing in renewable energy in a bid to reduce carbon emissions.
Origins of bidding
from Old English 'bidden', meaning 'to ask, command'
Summary: bidding in Brief
The term 'bidding' [ˈbɪdɪŋ] refers to the act of offering a particular price for something, especially at an auction. It can also mean an order or instruction to do something, as in 'He is at the boss's bidding and has to work overtime.' Phrases like 'at someone's bidding' and 'do someone's bidding' denote doing what someone tells you to do, while 'in a bid to do something' implies an attempt to achieve something.
