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

Cook, a Republican who serves in the Texas House, is bidding against Democrat Amy Martinez-Salas. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

After bidding the depot a second farewell, Starship will ascend to high Earth orbit to meet Orion. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Ciscomani, bidding for a third term, has won two nail-biters. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

Some sit in the same spot to make their bids; others only work with certain spotters – Mahan once pulled spotter Bo Black away from his lunch mid-bite because a purchaser would only bid if Black was in front of him. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

Any company that has launched a rocket successfully a single time is eligible to bid on these missions. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026

Also, Kansas City is bidding for future international events like the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2031 and the 2031 Men’s Rugby World Cup and 2033 Women’s Rugby World Cup. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026

Tampa Bay ended an eight-game winning streak by the Brewers, who were bidding to become only the second team to sweep a League Championship Series and the World Series. — Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Over 44,000 fans swarmed Osbourne’s hometown of Birmingham, England, and watched groups like Metallica, Mastodon, Slayer, and Guns N’ Roses bid a musical farewell to Osbourne in the Villa Park stadium. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026