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BIDDABLE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does biddable mean? 

BIDDABLE (adjective)
  The adjective BIDDABLE has 1 sense:

1. willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protestplay

  Familiarity information: BIDDABLE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


BIDDABLE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest

Synonyms:

acquiescent; biddable

Context example:

a gentle, biddable soul

Similar:

obedient (dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority)

Derivation:

bid (ask for or request earnestly)

bid (ask someone in a friendly way to do something)


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