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

In addition to the superior snacks and sips, guests can bid on and win prizes and participate in raffles, with proceeds supporting The Kitchen House’s mission. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

Plant in the past has bid against, and beat, the Historic Royal Palaces charity in London, who alongside managing unoccupied royal palaces in the UK also conserve and display royal ceremonial dress. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026

The road leads to a luxury cruise ship where billionaires bid on living people according to their organ matches. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026

Over a dinner of braised short rib, attendees also heard remarks from board chair Nathalie de Gunzburg, who took special care to bid adieu to Morgan. — Freya Drohan, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

Any company that has launched a rocket successfully a single time is eligible to bid on these missions. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026

Over 44,000 fans swarmed Osbourne’s hometown of Birmingham, England, and watched groups like Metallica, Mastodon, Slayer, and Guns N’ Roses bid a musical farewell to Osbourne in the Villa Park stadium. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026

There will also be some exciting auction items for attendees to bid on including an opportunity to meet the new Thunder, the Broncos mascot. — Libby Smith, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

The job of co-CEOs Sarandos and Greg Peters on the video call today was to reassure investors – who have bid the stock down over 40% in the last year – that there’s a path to long-term growth. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026