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bidding

The correct spelling is bidding.

How to pronounce bidding

verb

IPA: /ˈbɪdɪŋ/

Say it like: Bid-din-g

The correct spelling is bidding. To issue a command; to tell. For example: "He bade me come in."

Usage Examples

He bade me come in.

She was bidden to the wedding.

Have you ever bid in an auction?

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To issue a command; to tell.
  2. 2.To invite; to summon.
  3. 3.To utter a greeting or salutation.
  4. 4.To make an offer to pay or accept a certain price.
  5. 5.To offer as a price.

noun

  1. 1.That which one is bidden to do; a command.
  2. 2.The act of placing a bid.

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