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 June 2026, WIRED watched a Surprise Set stream displaying iPhones, iPads and MacBooks as roughly 250 viewers bid. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

Compelled by law, the young woman bid an emotional farewell to her family and her homeland in 2021 to settle in the United States. — Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026

Behind the scenes, five toaster companies might have bid on what the agent sees. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026

The Department of Defense did not competitively bid the project. — ProPublica, 26 Aug. 2026

David Scott won his 2024 reelection bid with about 72% of the vote. — CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Salt vendors then bid to supply the salt, and municipalities buy at the winning bid price under that joint contract. — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026

One of its early moves is forming a group to bid for the Seattle SuperSonics, which are targeting a return to the NBA. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

Once a player is nominated, all managers can bid on the player, with the highest bidder securing the player to their roster. — Sports Betting, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026