BIDDING

verb

1. To issue a command; to tell.
2. To invite; to summon.
3. To utter a greeting or salutation.

verb

1. To make an offer to pay or accept a certain price.
2. To offer as a price.
3. To make an attempt.

noun

1. That which one is bidden to do; a command.
2. The act of placing a bid.