Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bade
verb
/beɪd/
Definition
The past tense of ‘bid’, which means to command or to express a wish or greeting.
Examples
- She bade him goodbye as he left for the airport.
- He bade his guests to sit down and enjoy the meal.
Meaning
To bade is to have told someone to do something or have offered a farewell or greeting.
Synonyms
- commanded
- ordered
- requested
- invited
