bidden

Dictionary: bid·den (bĭd'n) pronunciation

v.
A past participle of bid.

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IN BRIEF: To issue an order or instruction.

They were bidden to go to the forest.

Tutor's tip: He was "bitten" (past participle of bite) by the one who had "bidden" (commanded) him to come closer.

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