bid

bid

verb

Definition of BID

1

to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority <the servants were expected to do exactly as they were bidden>

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

Related Words 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 comply (with), follow, keep, observe

Antonyms mind, obey

2

to request the presence or participation of <as company president, I bid you all to come to our annual holiday party!>

Synonyms ask, bid

Related Words solicit; beckon, call, summon