command; summons; invitation

I went there at his bidding.

bids collectively, or a period during which bids are made or received

The bidding began furiously.

a bid. ?

do someone's bidding

to submit to someone's orders; perform services for someone

After he was promoted to vice president at the bank, he expected everyone around him to do his bidding.

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behest , call , charge , demand , dictate , direction , injunction , instruction , invitation , mandate , order , request , summons , word , advance , auction , offer , proffering , proposal , proposition , submission , suggestion , tender , commandment , directive