Synonyms of bidden

bidden

verb

variants or bid also bade

past participle of bid

1

as in instructed

to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority

the servants were expected to do exactly as they were bidden

Synonyms & Similar Words

• instructed
• ordered
• commanded
• requested
• told
• compelled
• obliged
• enjoined
• directed
• adjured
• advised
• petitioned
• asked
• charged
• authorized
• commissioned
• appointed
• begged
• warned
• bossed (around)
• entreated
• assigned
• required
• conducted
• forced
• beseeched
• supervised
• constrained
• managed
• counseled
• led
• superintended
• controlled
• coerced
• overseen

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obeyed
• followed
• observed
• kept
• minded
• complied (with)

2

as in invited

to request the presence or participation of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• invited
• asked
• summoned
• solicited
• beckoned
• called

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bidden

But the main event is the live auction where attendees can bid on unique and exclusive wine and travel experiences while sipping world-class wines. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

Series stars Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston took to social media to bid farewell to the series and tease at what fans can look forward to in the upcoming installment. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026

The Mittals, an Indian family that made its money in steel, have invested in the Boston Celtics and recently bid on the Seattle Seahawks. — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026

Mills has struggled with fundraising for his reelection bid this cycle, ending the second quarter with just $81,000 in the bank. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 21 July 2026

But expanding the tournament in 2030 raises fresh questions about whether the event that Spain, Portugal and Morocco originally bid to host will ultimately resemble the one they were awarded. — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Villa have accepted a £117m bid, and personal terms are in place, though the deal is still being finalised according to sources briefed on the situation, speaking on the condition of anonymity. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Paramount’s chief executive, David Ellison, bid for Warner quickly after his company, Skydance, completed its acquisition of Paramount in 2025. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026

The high price for the garment is a sign that collectors are looking to bid on artifacts and collectibles from the artificial intelligence boom. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 17 July 2026