bidden

[ bid-n ]

verb

1. a past participle of bid ¹.

adjective

1. invited.

bidden

/ ˈbɪdən /

verb

1. See bid
   a past participle of bid

Word History and Origins

Origin of bidden¹

First recorded in 1610–20, for the adjective

Example Sentences

A child soon finds out that to say "I won't" when he is bidden to do something is indiscreet as well as vulgar.

From Project Gutenberg

There isn't a girl in a thousand who'd have done that decent thing without being bidden; but—Hello!

From Project Gutenberg

Then they began to talk among themselves: what had they done to be thus bidden to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees?

From Project Gutenberg

He had acted as Ruth had bidden him; but he had no wish to be further involved in this affair, whatever it might portend.

From Project Gutenberg

Richard did as he was bidden, the little reason left him being concentrated wholly on the convincing of his fellow tippler.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• propose
• submit
• tender