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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 protest
Familiarity information: BIDDABLE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
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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