BADE Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

bade

verb

variants or bid

Definition of bade

past tense of bid

as in instructed

to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority the servants were expected to do exactly as they were bidden

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as in invited

to request the presence or participation of as company president, I bid you all to come to our annual holiday party!

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Recent Examples of bade But the firm hasn't lost sight of its long-term goal and plans to bid on any future moon projects. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 14 July 2026 Their exchange revived a rivalry dating back to Musk's failed 2018 bid to take control of OpenAI. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 14 July 2026 Thus, there are fewer lookie-loos, who really don’t intend to bid. — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2026 Manning continues to work after bidding OITNB farewell, acting in films like Karen (2019) and Miranda’s Victim (2023), and Bloodline Killer (2024). — Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 11 July 2026 To be eligible to bid on Lane 1 contracts, Impulse Space must first successfully demonstrate Helios in flight. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026 Since the project is out to bid now, Rhew didn’t have updated numbers to share. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026 Choose from regular, petite, and tall options, then bid adieu to the tailor. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026 No Republican has won the Los Angeles mayor’s office since 1997, making Pratt’s bid a significant long shot from the outset. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 8 July 2026

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Reuters in April reported that Ghana’s Minerals Commission had instructed international miners, including AngloGold Ashanti, Newmont, and Zijin Mining to transition mining operations to local contractors by December 2026 or face sanctions.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 8 July 2026
The couple then called the Sacramento SPCA, who instructed them to post a picture of the mushroom on an emergency mushroom and plant identification Facebook group of mycologists.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of instructed

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Caroline has been invited to a meeting of the Women’s Society led by Jemma James, which gives Mary and Laura the perfect opportunity to spend some time with Jemma and Eli’s twin daughters, Romanzy and Edith.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 July 2026
Local prosecutors were not invited into the investigation by federal officials but have spent the past three days in the Houston neighborhood looking for surveillance footage and talking to witnesses, said Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 July 2026

Definition of invited

Verb

As part of her release conditions, she has been ordered to stay away from her 13-year-old daughter while the criminal case proceeds.

— Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 14 July 2026
On June 30, a judge ordered officials with the Conditional Release Program — part of the California Department of State Hospitals — to prepare a report about Allaway, court records show.

— Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 14 July 2026

Definition of ordered

Verb

Before Jagger’s trip to South Florida, the lifelong Arsenal fan was asked by UK’s The Sun about his country’s chances against Norway, led by team captain Erling Haaland.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Five of the 11 questions reporters asked Spieth that night centered around handling a lead.

— Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of asked

Verb

Documents said that same day, someone from the foster home told the original Pembroke Pines Police Department investigating officer Goldbourne was planning to come back and meet with another underage girl.

— Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Gerardo Salcedo, the son of the business owner, told ABC7 that investigators had obtained surveillance video that showed a man on a bicycle putting a bottle through the mail slot minutes before the fire ignited.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of told

Verb

Vintage Advertising Signs These have always commanded a premium, Michelle insists—originals are often sold for thousands.

— Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Far from alone in taking time to hit his stride against DR Congo, but Anderson commanded the centre of the pitch well before and after Rice was moved to right-back as England gathered themselves and rallied.

— Liam Twomey, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of commanded

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