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

Mills has struggled with fundraising for his reelection bid this cycle, ending the second quarter with just $81,000 in the bank. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 21 July 2026

But expanding the tournament in 2030 raises fresh questions about whether the event that Spain, Portugal and Morocco originally bid to host will ultimately resemble the one they were awarded. — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Villa have accepted a £117m bid, and personal terms are in place, though the deal is still being finalised according to sources briefed on the situation, speaking on the condition of anonymity. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Paramount’s chief executive, David Ellison, bid for Warner quickly after his company, Skydance, completed its acquisition of Paramount in 2025. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026

The high price for the garment is a sign that collectors are looking to bid on artifacts and collectibles from the artificial intelligence boom. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 17 July 2026

Spain is bidding for its second crown after lifting the trophy in 2010. — Mark Hodge, NBC news, 17 July 2026

The team prepares their construction documents and goes to bid for construction. — Bella Decrescenzo, The Providence Journal, 16 July 2026

As Carrie prepares to bid adieu to her longtime apartment with a luxurious dinner party, Samantha phones from her new home in London. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026