Đồng nghĩa của bidding

bids, bidding, bidden

Đồng nghĩa: ask, command, direct, enjoin, instruct, invite, order,

order call charge command demand instruction dictate injunction invitation request summons behest direction mandate beck canon decree desire will wish hest word beck and call directive edict commandment imperative requirement rule ruling precept ordinance fiat dictum statute regulation say-so ukase exhortation law rescript diktat stipulation do warrant pronouncement prescription writ pronunciamento prescript ultimatum briefing guideline act insistence promulgation proclamation tenet entreaty decretum invite admonition appeal authorization choice enjoinder invocation obligation sanction principle resolution recommendation okay authorisation subpoena enjoinment enactment go-ahead standard bill proposal code decision doctrine green light covenant firman irade decretal maxim advice formula axiom mitzvah fundamental declaration want prompting solicitation cue signal prompt guidance plea suggestion expressed desire commission calling bell cry information offer saying thumbs up bull manifesto ordainment working principle motto byword urging tip-off dogma preception action teaching ban bar prohibition embargo monition restriction announcement rap the word the riot act judgement judgment charging say high sign authority accreditation licence license empowerment delegation warning consent support permission pressing lecture sermon intention importunity insistency importuning arm-twisting carte blanche blank check harangue obtestation protreptic determination perseverance persistence resolve doggedness firmness bestowal device instructions heritage dispensation inheritance estate directions legacy criterion measure constitution motion caution instigation counsel preaching ratification decalogue credo belief creed ethic institute notice convention practice foundation postulate cause reason equity divestiture garnishment generalization kaupapa generalisation precedent bylaw reg principium by-law truth caveat base guide assize exigency ground proposition due process requisition imposition ordering exaction dictation adjuration interdiction notification devoir statement legislation assertion endorsement communication encyclical message bulletin broadcast publication report official statement guidelines laws body of law memorandum memo penalty public statement boycott approval permit papal decree legal code ipse dixit agreement allowance clearance sentence sufferance leave concurrence granting right credentials verification charter coercive measure punitive measure custom instrument affirmation procedure amendment Act of Parliament clause verdict commitment code of laws legislative document propriety decorum brocard etiquette official sanction ground rule Bible numbers book no-nos parameter piece of legislation no-no court order dispatch chapter and verse standing order spreading publicizing transmission propagation dissemination circulation advisory testament document acclamation article gospel denunciation deposition allegation indictment affidavit intimation publishing divulgence advertisement expression revelation reporting news release broadcasting annunciation disclosure exposition recitation prediction narration deterrent punishment interdict discipline retribution penalization exclusion correction communiqué exposing tariff barrier acts rules rulings bills enactments lawmaking charters regulations statutes security coercive measures punitive action jurisprudence ordinances measures codification papers pledge warranty official document publicising lawgiving legislature body of laws guarantee testimonial passport written order credential certificate authentication assent acquiescence acceptance access countenance backing approbation blessing privilege freedom power entitlement concession exemption liberty prerogative acknowledgment validation confirmation condonance tolerance discretion admission avowal impunity blank cheque sanctification pass rubber stamp latitude acknowledgement run endorsation green-light stamp of approval nod seal of approval free hand toleration all clear O.K. say so imprimatur free rein passage condonation seal OK admittance

auction making of bids offering of bids

bids offers tenders

auction offer proposal tender advance invitation proffering proposition request submission suggestion

request asking begging demand plea pleading petitioning solicitation entreaty supplication instance appeal prayer petition suit exhortation claim beseeching urge desire importuning adjuration cry conjuration suppliance enjoinment application imploration obsecration imprecation importunity obtestation impetration cry from the heart earnest request invocation call orison overture rogation litany requisition bid ave intercession urgent request cri de cœur begging request round robin communion devotion devotions hope wish benediction supplications imploring prayers worship chant grace contemplation observances meditation service answer adoration request for help holy rites

instigation incitement provocation encouragement incentive incitation boost excitement fomentation fueling fuelling goad impetus impulse initiation kindling momentum motivation prompting spur stimulant stimulus urging yeast actuation behest devising inception inducement abetment influence stimulation stirring up whipping up motive catalyst pressure cause push fillip inspiration shot in the arm goading prompt prod reason persuasion drive prodding driving force kick up the backside stimulator egging on urge impulsion purpose kick propellant turn-on clarion call source motivating force force mainspring causation pushing stirring thrust determinant rousing trigger invitation flash charge sting piquing reminder coaxing movement end propulsion pressing arousal lift carrot beginning geeing-up activation motivator beseeching speed motion arousing agitation enkindling spurring on rationale whip instigator stoking up prick shove excitant needle promoter persuader nudge compulsion goal grounds ground tonic motive power kick-start jog pressurization spurring kick in the pants lure bait exhortation will drug cocaine amphetamine psychostimulant suggestion reminding basis origin carrot and stick model example a shot in the arm forward motion challenge pressurisation needling hint assistance energy power strength dare taunt baiting matter spark plug stimulating substance muse fountain fount generator root aim red rag casus belli revelation arm-twisting hints cue jogging reminders cues inspo go-forward welly steam velocity creativeness eureka awakening warning advice suggestions chief reason chief motive impelling cause prime mover motive force bang fireworks precipitant triggering start driving power guiding light eye-opener animation galvanization mobilization switching on turning on mobilisation setting in motion vigour punch get-up-and-go vigor spin vitality effort muscle pep stamina might zip verve topspin forward spin potency zeal liveliness life go enthusiasm clout vim dynamism stuff forcefulness impelling force stress horsepower spirit zest tension vivacity initiative hustle impellent guts spunk élan enterprise puissance sinew determination exertion zing esprit gusto dash pizzazz brio bounce oomph moxie juice hardihood spring fire in belly right stuff pzazz ginger sap snap continuing motion jump-start ambition propulsive force aggressiveness dedication doggedness tenacity aggression commitment gumption will power single-mindedness self-motivation what it takes forespin vigorousness vitali goods propelling force surge pace beef enticement sweetener attraction impact consideration insistence excuse allurement douceur premium temptation full head of steam fire reason why come-on potence firepower violence weight draft trouble brunt draught fury potential strain sock spiritedness pow arm subjection spark effervescence passion sparkle vibrancy ardour exuberance perkiness buoyancy sprightliness physical energy activity resilience fizz gas feistiness intensity toughness pluck vim and vigour fortitude tuck effectiveness birr ardor starch efficiency vehemence virility beans spontaneity endurance resources efficacy application operativeness

proposal advancing offering presentation proposing submission submitting suggesting filing initiation introduction lodging preferring projecting recommendation tabling tendering advocacy positing proffering propounding putting forward suggestion broaching airing venturing presenting lodgement tender ventilating mooting registering volunteering moving delivery lodgment recommending prompting counseling counselling

rush demand call clamour request appetite bid charge clamor drive market run desire exigency need pursuit want run on rush on ultimatum mandate wish behest requisition imploration requirement order command insistence appeal pressure stipulation petition plea exaction claim entreaty supplication urging solicitation requisite notice necessity expectation reliance invitation summons petitioning pleading beseech proposal subpoena imposition importunity condition provision dictate hest counterclaim arrogation must-have enquiry suit impetration big ask inquiry interest interrogation question entreatment application prayer dun task assignment asking query invocation ask obsecration obtestation adjuration commercial offer postulation recourse

citation commendation mention award accolade acknowledgement acknowledgment dithyramb encomium eulogium eulogy homage hymn paean panegyric salutation tribute honor honour charge reward honourable mention praise acclamation laudation acclaim recognition compliment extolment testimonial applause admiration respect esteem adulation plaudit kudos appreciation approval exaltation glorification approbation credit prize plaudits regard congratulations bouquet distinction laurels recommendation rave pat on the back medal ovation thanks bouquets bays celebration trophy speech of praise decoration blue ribbon worship laud devotion congratulation salute glory salutes flattery gift obeisance gratitude cheer honorable mention puff ribbon plume kudo cheering premium gong order memorial hat tip good word brownie points rave review a pat on the back big hand gold star validation estimation prestige favour favor raving bravo boost sycophancy veneration hurrah cry reverence welcome great respect offering present compliments namecheck cheers props sun testament salvo star loyalty allegiance fidelity awe service mark of respect badge heading byline deference troth faithfulness adoration fealty duty strong praise strap line expression of gratitude a round of applause expression of appreciation colours court genuflection kneeling laurel wreath alleluia garter insignia emblem cup sash colors fruit salad Purple Heart cross anthem psalm encouragement stroking palm points stroke song ode pean round of applause good opinion pumping up shot in the arm special mention pat on the head song of praise shout of praise crown shield guerdon plate gold token plaque title honours honors grant decree bonsela feather in cap koha donation allotment accolades liking tributes high regard support love endorsement affection account attention blessing consideration acceptance clapping fame goodwill relish fondness sanction imprimatur grace hand idolization merit repute raves renown popularity lionization encomiums deification fancy high opinion lionisation a hand preference partiality kindness friendliness shine reference taste like assent a big hand eulogizing pride benevolence appetite eulogising use blandishment notice enjoyment reputation aggrandizement idolatry puffing up kind regard greatness name importance nobility cachet illustriousness elevation dignity character reference standing ovation immortalization apotheosis notability privilege eminence canonization valuing prizing paeans commemoration trust aggrandisement good image good name high standing pats on the back good reputation positive reception felicitations a slap on the back mandate courtesy sentiment preferment PR strokes felicitation réclame bravos handclapping shouting ratification enthusiasm blarney cajolery okay OK hand-clapping flattering remark pat on back pat on head decorations awards roar jubilation treasuring cherishing bells concurrence consent permission go-ahead surprise wonder loud homage warm fuzzy honeyed word buttering up trade last hurrahs stamping rooting good press pleasure delight standing O astonishment amazement a standing ovation wonderment the nod marveling marvelling character plug clean bill of health suggestion a good word credential advocacy tip honoring honouring judgment certificate big up éclat hero-worship admiring lionizing idolizing urging judgement instruction gratefulness appreciativeness eulogies worshiping blandishments worshipping praising fawning magnifying bootlicking magnification eulogiums favourable mention words of approval favorable mention words of approbation lionising hero worship idolising extravagant flattery audation letter of support understanding knowledge valuation responsiveness grasp assessment awareness cognizance realization comprehension sensitiveness sensitivity sensibility perception appraisal sympathy attraction servile flattery fulsome praise letter of recommendation certificate of competence two cents' worth thankfulness realisation aesthetic sense

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subjugating bullying strong-willed incontrovertible final presumptuous overproud decided certain stringent finished rigorous fixed lording it supercilious binding absolute on high horse crack the whip in driver's seat lofty strong unassailable high-and-mighty uppity ascendant preponderant snotty prevalent cavalier stuffy disdainful demanding sniffy in charge not backward in coming forward irrefutable conclusive irreversible definitive unconditional obligatory unappealable adamant entrenched downright unquestionable opinionative unbending narrow-minded self-opinionated opinioned obdurate small-minded unequivocal prejudiced tenacious determined stubborn fascistic one-sided bigoted wrong-headed pigheaded formal stiff-necked egotistical fanatical bullheaded bumptious self-important conceited self-assertive pretentious patronizing uppish snooty condescending overconfident forward patronising swaggering highfalutin vain huffy smug presuming hifalutin toploftical toplofty important anti-democratic undemocratic vainglorious stuck-up huffish brash self-asserting boastful high-hat snobbish chesty stiff totalitarian prideful self-satisfied monocratic aloof tsarist czarist tough full of oneself puffed up narcissistic assumptive illiberal contemptuous cruel grandiose bigheaded hard egoistic egoistical swellheaded immodest self-conceited blustering bold brutal audacious scornful affected impertinent sententious ostentatious impudent stuck up snobby selfish self-centered ruthless rough assuming hoity-toity toffee-nosed pushing swollen-headed exacting merciless inhuman bragging self-centred heavy obtrusive burdensome biggety biggity egocentric bloated onerous hubristic murderous rugged self-affected self-promoting self-engrossed self-congratulatory self-contented self-adulatory self-glorifying holier-than-thou blusterous cool absolutist ironhanded loud obnoxious pontificating hardhanded complacent overpowering know-it-all snippy rude saucy fierce dismissive trying excruciating grievous bitter grim searing elitist intrusive unjust one-party prying interfering meddling meddlesome ambitious disciplinarian strutting unlimited busy uncontrolled autarchical thrusting protrusive nosey intruding snoopy nosy mean showy inconsiderate highhanded puffed-up taxing offensive backbreaking pitiless relentless inexorable excessive hefty smart-alecky full of yourself strident loudmouthed nervy austere throwing one's weight about formidable unrelenting sure big-headed self-serving too big for one's breeches self-righteous too big for one's boots orgulous braggart self-complacent self-flattering self-applauding extraverted bombastic self-loving braggy self-pleased unreserved self-gratulatory self-dramatizing blustery extroverted uninhibited all-powerful self-willed puffed unaccountable unconstitutional single-party abusive dystopian compulsatory mandatory required compulsory self-aggrandizing loudmouth high driving czarlike restrictive inhibiting standoffish majestic regal august judicial stately dignified unreasonable autonomous unrestrained refined driven over-assertive airy honourable honorable gracious throwing one's weight around smarty consequential high-pressure enterprising in-your-face go-getting militant absolutistic hectoring wiseguy aristocratic go-ahead no joke flat-out straight out on one's high horse cold-shoulder wise guy on an ego trip self-respecting high-minded la-di-da portentous la-de-da sharp-elbowed no ifs ands or buts grand spectacular flatulent highfaluting magnificent puffy splendid flaunting exaggerated flowery overstated insensitive tactless vaunting stifling full of hot air flinty ramrod thoughtless smart brassy inept undiplomatic bungling remote swanky flip wise contumelious tony persnickety unabashed brazen sassy bustling boldfaced fresh barefaced cheeky procacious unblushing pert malapert overstrict sadistic OTT overzealous over the top offensively self-assertive high-flown putting on airs overbusy pleased with yourself importunate inquisitive pragmatic overwhelming crushing challenging punishing unfair punitive bureaucratic fussy intermeddling grueling arduous testing laborious disheartening gloomy discouraging weighty sombre dispiriting worrying troublesome stressful dismal depressive troubling superincumbent bleak distressing exigent somber depressing confining headache killer tall difficult strenuous toilsome gruelling herculean hardheaded uncharitable solid single-minded dour intractable resolved hard-line dogged hard-nosed callous hardened hard-core hard-hearted steadfast drastic dire unforgiving no-nonsense resolute ascetical immovable by the book dyed-in-the-wool hardhearted browbeating mulish extreme ossified ascetic unsparing unflinching pressing unsympathetic astringent disciplinary grave back-breaking uphill moiling sweaty hellacious effortful grinding rough going very difficult pick-and-shovel Augean

offering proposing tendering proffering submitting advancing presenting rendering venturing putting forward putting up making an offer putting in a bid of making an offer of suggesting propounding recommending propositioning bouncing posing bringing voting adducing advising making a motion coming up with making a pitch giving extending providing mounting citing carrying staging showing putting in an offer of trotting out putting forth moving tabling preferring broaching positing filing projecting advocating proponing lodging initiating canvassing introducing floating counselling volunteering stating contending counseling setting forth pressing for bringing forward laying out moving for raising mooting mentioning airing ventilating bringing up placing touching on putting alluding to naming producing urging setting before revealing pointing out bringing out pitching exhorting delivering putting on the table prescribing expressing referring laying before putting before setting out asking expounding alleging quoting plugging specifying laying identifying instancing talking about nominating speaking of made known referring to soliciting calling attention to making reference to announcing voicing querying questioning declaring discussing encouraging approaching postulating establishing serving imparting throwing up touting tipping opening pressing registering exalting relating invoking talking of committing adverting beating the drum for venting publishing offering a suggestion hinting at raising a subject tipping off entering noting dropping noticing giving a tip adverting to putting in handing in touching upon selling accosting requesting supplying bringing something up considering asserting exhibiting recording sounding manifesting asking about exposing promoting hitting on forwarding conveying fingering seeking the answer to getting the answer to arguing steering building up puffing aggrandizing hyping putting on the map making a pitch for ballyhooing laying forward throwing out throwing spotlight on offering as a suggestion namechecking putting on record pointing to testing the popularity of running something up the flagpole running something up the flagpole to see who salutes intimating conjecturing essaying speculating opining saying drawing attention to giving as an example setting embarking on interposing interjecting entering on turning transposing translating furnishing evoking daring to say illustrating affirming assigning proving designating inquiring springing instituting persuading putting on to something putting in two cents enquiring raising the subject of trying out raising subject opening up holding out sent in cautioning forewarning instructing referencing arraigning indicting suing appealing summoning admonishing endorsing recounting listing exemplifying enumerating itemizing detailing harbingering heralding guiding initiating legal action taking to court recalling proclaiming recollecting itemising commending spelling out making mention of attesting to favouring favoring pushing extolling praising informing of seconding sanctioning coming out with getting together bringing together vouching for turning somebody on to making somebody aware of bringing to somebody's attention opening up on bigging up thinking highly of speaking highly of approving of giving somebody a taste for springing with going on record for fronting for speaking favourably of holding up speaking well of looking with favour on standing by bigging something up putting in a good word putting in a good word for

ordering commanding directing instructing telling charging demanding enjoining requiring calling summoning adjuring bossing around requesting dictating mandating warning asking calling on decreeing compelling obliging soliciting ordaining giving orders to giving orders giving the order to giving the command to expecting beckoning exacting claiming prescribing forcing requisitioning urging causing authorising authorizing calling upon giving directions calling the shots exhorting assigning defining advising informing lecturing calling the signals giving instructions asking authoritatively asking brusquely constraining challenging making bearing obligating beseeching postulating begging craving intending pushing for insisting upon effecting determining asserting oneself wanting resolving wishing exerting insisting choosing to do deciding on bringing about needing necessitating tasking seeking appointing ruling questing subpoenaing pressing for forcing upon clamoring for imposing on putting foot down stipulating for insisting on laying down the law calling for asking for clamouring for appealing for baying for badgering for petitioning for nagging for laying claim to pestering for extracting extorting obtaining imposing coercing impetrating supplicating besieging imploring arrogating begging for importuning entreating holding out for applying for whistling for hitting up praying for suing for inquiring about looking for serving notice citing ordering to testify serving a court order

asking inviting appealing petitioning pleading requesting requisitioning beseeching calling propositioning soliciting desiring calling upon imploring begging entreating seeking demanding suing inquiring applying putting in enquiring putting in an application appealing to urging registering claiming auditioning trying enquiring after making application making an entreaty asking for trying to obtain submitting an application making a claim going in putting in for ordering requiring adjuring importuning wishing bespeaking impetrating supplicating praying obsecrating obtesting speaking sponging hustling questing hitting up placing an order holding out putting in an order putting in a plea

attempting trying striving undertaking seeking trying to get trying to obtain making a move making a pitch for making a bid for making a pass at making a play for endeavoring endeavouring essaying venturing tackling pursuing aiming assaying experimenting attacking struggling soliciting pushing taking on doing level best busting a gut bending over backwards giving it a try breaking one's neck having a stab at taking best shot having a go at trying your hand at giving old college try taking a run at giving a whirl sparing no effort trying one's hand at pulling out all the stops having a stab giving it a burl jumping through hoops giving best shot making an attempt having a shot at doing one's best exerting oneself making every effort making effort doing one's utmost giving it a fly giving a fling shooting the works doing all one can giving it a whirl taking the bit between your teeth embarking on taking it on oneself taking a stab at making an effort setting out doing your best to going the limit having a go giving one's all making a run at knocking oneself out having a crack having a shot moving heaven and earth having a crack at giving it one's best shot trying out going all out giving it a go laboring labouring aspiring working toiling applying oneself going for broke trying hard offering going for it straining working hard leaning over backwards doing your best breaking your neck rupturing yourself knocking yourself out making an all-out effort doing your damnedest giving it your all giving it your best shot shooting for going for moiling driving falling over backwards travailing having a bash hustling scrambling slogging drudging sweating pegging away exerting yourself leaving no stone unturned beavering away banging away having a whack bearing down taking a crack at putting oneself out driving for having a swing at going after vying for putting yourself out entreating testing making an attempt at determining aspiring to having at it risking battling grinding plugging away applying taking a whack at putting to the test driving at slaving away knuckling down grafting pushing oneself lifting a finger making a bid chipping away at fronting up competing contending making a stab having a rip giving a go hammering away breaking one's back keeping one's head down putting one's back into it making a great effort trying one's hardest having one's nose to grindstone working like a dog fighting jockeying plowing slaving ploughing taking pains slogging away working at trying for doing your utmost doing all you can digging away giving something a whirl going for the jugular

wishing greeting telling saying bestowing greeting with saying to bestowing to

enjoining imploring beseeching begging urging entreating exhorting pressing encouraging goading prompting prodding counselling counseling advising appealing to egging on trying to persuade adjuring warning cautioning pressuring pushing admonishing recommending suggesting prescribing forewarning pressurizing charging inciting nudging calling on spurring persuading preaching pleading leaning on pricking insisting propelling stimulating putting pressure on using pressure on pressurising calling upon nagging insisting on railroading into putting the heat on putting the screws on bulldozing into influencing compelling constraining promoting soliciting inducing dragooning inspiring putting up to prevailing on pushing for firing up hustling obliging driving bothering hounding harassing advocating expediting pestering forcing browbeating badgering bullying inspanning intimidating motivating hassling obligating making railroading harrying coercing requesting appealing commanding steamrolling impelling ordering moving instigating maneuvering sanctioning asking directing keying up speeding up demanding proposing wheedling strong-arming putting the screws to pushing around requiring instructing press-ganging telling countenancing rationalising manoeuvring conjuring advancing commending tempting rationalizing ordaining pouring it on dragooning into decreeing exacting dictating steamrollering into claiming selling on exerting influence on browbeating into turning on bearing down on using strong-arm tactics on going to town on imposing ruling questing appointing psyching up twisting someone's arm pleading with stipulating for giving the order to calling for pressing for clamoring for bossing around giving the command to

putting in for asking requesting begging beseeching imploring entreating petitioning urging demanding soliciting enjoining importuning supplicating exhorting ordering calling on praying appealing pleading appealing to pleading with directing requiring invoking commanding suing proposing telling impetrating requisitioning craving applying to pestering insisting obsecrating obtesting pressing encouraging praying to insisting on instructing charging conjuring lobbying calling expecting adjuring applying besieging stipulating pushing coaxing asking earnestly calling for pleading to pleasing cajoling inviting craving of going on bended knee going on bended knee to electing aspiring referring bossing around wishing obligating submitting propositioning making an urgent request contesting requesting earnestly resorting making an earnest request advancing addressing making a plea calling upon asking urgently requesting urgently hitting on plaguing wheedling blandishing clamouring campaigning baying goading exacting pursuing prompting clamoring questing nagging badgering making a claim bugging asking forcefully nudging asking authoritatively asking brusquely egging on inquiring enquiring drumming prodding challenging seeking filing for counting on looking for desiring claiming asking for pressuring pressing for persuading prigging making a plea to working on referencing raising invocating appealing for worrying wooing abjuring canvassing advocating sending for calling forth calling to bespeaking postulating questioning querying bumming cadgin cadging suing for pleading for applying for hitting up begging for petitioning for speaking for drumming up praying for whistling for passing the hat ordaining decreeing dictating imposing prescribing ruling warning appointing cautioning admonishing pressurizing spurring stipulating for using pressure on giving the order to putting the screws on bulldozing into leaning on pressurising putting pressure on putting the heat on railroading into clamoring for giving the command to

advising recommending suggesting advocating proposing urging advancing endorsing pushing admonishing commending counselling counseling encouraging enjoining espousing favoring favouring sanctioning championing extolling supporting backing countenancing nominating plugging prescribing promoting exhorting furthering moving prompting adjuring charging commanding indorsing opining touting pressing for pushing for arguing for lobbying for rooting for speaking for stumping for calling for campaigning for putting forward subscribing to vouching for speaking favorably of going on record for speaking in favor of beating the drum for offering recommendation speaking in favour of standing up for approving of upholding defending bolstering vindicating accepting valuing esteeming approving appreciating honoring honouring praising approbating giving the nod to tilting toward regarding highly eulogizing adopting caring for taking to looking up to taking a shine to receiving gladly welcoming bucking for thinking well of eulogising okaying taking a liking to rubber-stamping flashing on OKing justifying patronizing blessing patronising sponsoring boosting plunking for siding with pleading for plumping for maintaining going with going to bat for going for building up holding with running interference for campaigning on behalf of saying so bracing up spreading around establishing contending stressing sustaining giving a lift holding a brief for getting on bandwagon riding shotgun giving a leg up arguing reasoning pleading pressing professing looking on with favour asserting insisting on sticking up for insisting upon

summoning calling assembling convening convoking mustering rallying ordering gathering hailing inviting announcing declaring levying activating beckoning beeping charging commanding conjuring conjuring up directing drafting enjoining finding getting up motioning petitioning requesting ringing rousing sending for signing signalling signaling tolling rounding up calling back calling in calling upon drawing on getting together calling together gesturing indicating gesticulating guiding nodding pointing flagging waving pointing in the direction

quoting estimating offering stating setting tendering figuring pricing determining placing putting proffering pricing something at giving an estimate giving a figure of giving a price of pricing at rating at valuating at valuing at making an offer proposing a price putting in a bid

inviting asking requesting summoning having over having someone round requesting the presence of requesting the pleasure of someone's company calling for asking for demanding the presence of sending for calling rallying hailing beckoning ordering commanding fetching petitioning contacting mustering charging gathering directing motioning sending calling in requesting the attendance of asking to come paging soliciting calling out seeking having in bringing in getting phoning up appointing calling on proposing preconizing beeping announcing requisitioning imploring beseeching suggesting importuning entreating broadcasting for hunting for calling the name of bidding for appealing for looking for

daring challenging defying provoking goading taunting stumping inviting summoning throwing down the gauntlet throwing down the gauntlet to trying

commissioning authorising authorizing empowering licensing warranting accrediting qualifying certifying enabling vesting investing licencing delegating chartering entrusting charging tasking consigning trusting committing intrusting deputising deputizing commanding dispatching instructing confiding to

beckoning inviting luring attracting calling coaxing drawing enticing pulling tempting alluring charming engaging fascinating interesting captivating enchanting inducing persuading asking bringing in commanding demanding indicating pulling in signing summoning catching the eye of

competing contending fighting vying battling challenging clashing rivalling rivaling tussling grappling wrestling jockeying racing struggling wrangling contesting emulating locking horns striving attempting bandying colliding crossing swords encountering essaying facing fencing jousting opposing sparring striving against struggling against taking on tilting trying waging war pitting oneself against coping with going after going for going head to head matching strength matching wits participating in pitching oneself against pitting yourself against running for scrambling for seeking prize trying to beat going for broke jockeying for position going for the gold going up against in contest

dictating commanding decreeing ordaining determining directing ordering prescribing imposing pronouncing enjoining affecting calling controlling deciding demanding establishing governing influencing laying down mandating promulgating choosing setting down setting out charging guiding instructing leading managing regimenting ruling setting shaping stating walking heavy calling the play calling the tune putting foot down taking the reins having a bearing on reading the riot act

bidding fair bidding farewell bidding farewell to bidding for bidding price bidding prices biddies bidders bidder bidden one's time bidden fair bidden