BIDDING Synonyms
There are 16 hypernyms of the word bidding. (close relations)
Definition of BIDDING
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command | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an authoritative direction or instruction to do something • a military unit or region under the control of a single officer • the power or authority to command • availability for use • a position of highest authority • great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity • (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program verb • be in command of • make someone do something • demand as one's due • look down on • exercise authoritative control or power over | ||||||||
offer | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the verbal act of offering • something offered (as a proposal or bid) • a usually brief attempt verb • give something useful or necessary to • present for acceptance or rejection • agree freely • put forward for consideration • offer verbally • make available for sale • propose a payment • produce or introduce on the stage • present as an act of worship • mount or put up • make available; provide • ask (someone) to marry you • threaten to do something | ||||||||
behest | nounn | |||||||
noun • an authoritative command or request | ||||||||
commandment | nounn | |||||||
noun • something that is commanded • a doctrine that is taught | ||||||||
decree | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge) verb • issue a decree • decide with authority | ||||||||
dictate | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an authoritative rule • a guiding principle verb • issue commands or orders for • say out loud for the purpose of recording • rule as a dictator | ||||||||
directive | nounn | |||||||
noun • a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity adjective satellite • showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on | ||||||||
edict | nounn | |||||||
noun • a formal or authoritative proclamation • a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge) | ||||||||
injunction | nounn | |||||||
noun • a formal command or admonition • (law) a judicial remedy issued in order to prohibit a party from doing or continuing to do a certain activity | ||||||||
instruction | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a message describing how something is to be done • the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill • the profession of a teacher • (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program | ||||||||
invitation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something • a tempting allurement | ||||||||
mandate | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a document giving an official instruction or command • a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves • the commission that is given to a government and its policies through an electoral victory verb • assign under a mandate • make mandatory • assign authority to | ||||||||
order | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed • (usually plural) the status or rank or office of a Christian clergyman in an ecclesiastical hierarchy • a degree in a continuum of size or quantity • established customary state (especially of society) • logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements • a condition of regular or proper arrangement • a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge) • a commercial document used to request someone to supply something in return for payment and providing specifications and quantities • a formal association of people with similar interests • a body of rules followed by an assembly • a group of person living under a religious rule • (biology) taxonomic group containing one or more families • a request for something to be made, supplied, or served • (architecture) one of original three styles of Greek architecture distinguished by the type of column and entablature used or a style developed from the original three by the Romans • the act of putting things in a sequential arrangement verb • give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority • make a request for something • issue commands or orders for • bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations • bring order to or into • place in a certain order • appoint to a clerical posts • arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events • assign a rank or rating to | ||||||||
proposal | nounn | |||||||
noun • something proposed (such as a plan or assumption) • an offer of marriage • the act of making a proposal | ||||||||
request | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority • the verbal act of requesting verb • express the need or desire for • ask (a person) to do something • inquire for (information) | ||||||||
requirement | nounn | |||||||
noun • required activity • anything indispensable • something that is required in advance | ||||||||
tender | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality • easy to cut or chew • physically untoughened noun • something that can be used as an official medium of payment • someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another • a formal proposal to buy at a specified price • car attached to a locomotive to carry fuel and water • a boat for communication between ship and shore • ship that usually provides supplies to other ships adjective satellite • hurting • young and immature • having or displaying warmth or affection • (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail • (of plants) not hardy; easily killed by adverse growing condition verb • offer or present for acceptance • propose a payment • make a tender of; in legal settlements • make tender or more tender as by marinating, pounding, or applying a tenderizer | ||||||||
adjure | verbv | |||||||
verb • ask for or request earnestly • command solemnly | ||||||||
beseech | verbv | |||||||
verb • ask for or request earnestly | ||||||||
call | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course • a method of contacting a person by phone • a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition • a demand • the characteristic sound produced by a bird • a brief social visit • a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement • a demand for a show of hands in a card game • a request • an instruction that interrupts the program being executed • a visit in an official or professional capacity • (sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee • the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date verb • assign a specified (usually proper) name to • ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality • get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone • utter a sudden loud cry • order, request, or command to come • pay a brief visit • call a meeting; invite or command to meet • read aloud to check for omissions or absentees • send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message • utter a characteristic note or cry • stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather • greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name • make a stop in a harbour • demand payment of (a loan) • make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands • give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance • indicate a decision in regard to • make a prediction about; tell in advance • present for redemption before maturation • challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense • declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee • lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal • order or request or give a command for • order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role • utter in a loud voice or announce • challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of • consider or regard as being • rouse somebody from sleep with a call | ||||||||