bade

[bad]

verb

1. a simple past tense of bid.

bade

/ bæd, beɪd /

verb

1. past tense of bid

Example Sentences

When at last they bade her farewell at the reception desk, Penelope did not say thank you.

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With another short, low whistle and the crook of a finger, he bade the dogs follow him.

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Both are alarmed by the sudden reappearance of a Frenchman nicknamed Beast, to whom they’d each bade goodbye years ago.

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Earlier this week, Ms Yadav bade farewell to her job after 36 years of service, retiring as India's first female train driver.

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But once her delight settled into relief, she gently bade the young ones to return to their seats.

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Related Words

• propose 
• submit 
• tender