bidding

(noun) an authoritative direction or instruction to do something. Synonyms: command, bid, dictation.

(noun) a request to be present. Synonyms: summons. Example: "They came at his bidding."

(noun) (bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make. Synonyms: bid.

(verb) propose a payment. Synonyms: offer, bid, tender. Example: "The swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting."

(verb) invoke upon. Synonyms: wish, bid. Examples: "Wish you a nice evening." "Bid farewell."

(verb) ask for or request earnestly. Synonyms: bid, beseech, entreat, adjure, press, conjure. Example: "The prophet bid all people to become good persons."

(verb) make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands. Synonyms: bid, call. Example: "He called his trump."

(verb) make a serious effort to attain something. Synonyms: bid. Example: "His campaign bid for the attention of the poor population."

(verb) ask someone in a friendly way to do something. Synonyms: invite, bid.