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

Taysom Hill, an omnipresent, multi-dimensional offensive weapon during his nine-year run with the New Orleans Saints, bid farewell to the city in a social media post Wednesday. — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 30 July 2026

After graduating from Butte High School in 2003, the budding talent immediately bid adieu to his tough past and moved to Los Angeles. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 30 July 2026

The Florida House Republican Campaign Committee has committed almost $150,000 toward his reelection bid over the past year. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

The Nordic nation has already bid farewell to dozens of its smaller glaciers – the first to go being Okjökull (also known as Ok glacier), in 2014. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 July 2026

Jolley was able to join her castmates on stage one last time to bid farewell on her own terms. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026

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

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