Synonyms of bade

bade

verb

variants or bid

past tense of bid

1

as in instructed

to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority

the servants were expected to do exactly as they were bidden

Synonyms & Similar Words

• instructed
• ordered
• told
• commanded
• asked
• begged
• enjoined
• adjured
• directed
• advised
• warned
• charged
• appointed
• requested
• petitioned
• required
• entreated
• beseeched
• compelled
• bossed (around)
• forced
• obliged
• authorized
• commissioned
• assigned
• led
• managed
• counseled
• supervised
• constrained
• conducted
• coerced
• controlled
• superintended
• oversaw

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• followed
• obeyed
• observed
• kept
• minded
• complied (with)

2

as in invited

to request the presence or participation of

as company president, I bid you all to come to our annual holiday party!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• invited
• asked
• summoned
• beckoned
• solicited
• called

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bade

Chilling details emerge about Khamenei's body as Iran prepares to bid farewell to leader. — FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Djokovic, who is bidding for a record 25th major title, has 100+ wins at three of the four majors. — Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Argentina is bidding to become the first team to win back-to-back titles since Brazil did so in 1958 and 1962. — James Robson, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026

Any business that bids for NBCUniversal after the Comcast split would do well to remember that. — Robert Niles, Oc Register, 7 July 2026

Then-Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel had declined to bid on being a World Cup site, citing one of his favorite mantras — protecting the taxpayers. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

There wasn’t all that much to bid on, and Acciari does fill a void as a fourth-line upgrade over Garnet Hathaway, whose game dramatically declined last season and who was dealt last week to the Florida Panthers. — Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Companies that benefited from the World Cup might be in a position to bid on even bigger contracts, especially with the Olympics coming up in 2028, Klowden said. — Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Delta has bid for and appears to be the likely winner for control of two gates, the ticketing lobby and support space previously controlled by Spirit Airlines at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 2 July 2026