Bidding

Synonyms of bidding

• commanding
• ordering
• directing

Antonyms of bidding

• rejecting
• refusing
• ignoring

Collocations of bidding

highest bidder

Frequency: 70 %

The painting was sold to the highest bidder at the auction.

competitive bidding

Frequency: 60 %

The competitive bidding drove the price of the antique car up.

online bidding

Frequency: 45 %

Many people prefer online bidding for its convenience.

sealed bidding

Frequency: 40 %

The sealed bidding ensured confidentiality in the auction.

silent bidding

Frequency: 35 %

The silent bidding process allowed bidders to remain anonymous.

Idiomatic Expressions for bidding

• Phrase: bidding war
  Meaning: a situation in which two or more people or groups are competing against each other by offering higher prices or better terms for something
  Usage: The auction turned into a bidding war between two collectors who both wanted the rare painting.