bid | Definition of bid

bid

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of bid

1 to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority

the servants were expected to do exactly as they were bidden

Synonyms of bid

adjure, boss (around), charge, command, direct, enjoin, instruct, order, tell

Words Related to bid

ask, petition, request

beg, beseech, entreat

advise, counsel, warn

appoint, assign, authorize, commission

oversee, superintend, supervise

conduct, control, lead, manage

coerce, compel, constrain, force, oblige, require

Near Antonyms of bid

comply (with), follow, keep, observe

Antonyms of bid

2 to request the presence or participation of

as company president, I bid you all to come to our annual holiday party!

Synonyms of bid

Words Related to bid

beckon, call, summon