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