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Vocabulary Entry
bade
|verb • verb • adjective
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verb
Simple past tense of 'bid'. To command or direct someone to do something.
Example Sentences
"She bade farewell to her friends at the airport."
"He bade his guest to enter the house."
"The teacher bade her students to quiet down."
V
verb
To issue a command or order.
Example Sentences
"The king bade his subjects to gather for a meeting."
"She bade him to stay focused on his work."
"They bade the athletes good luck before the race."
A
adjective
Past tense of bid, sometimes used in literary contexts to describe a request or wish.
Example Sentences
"The bade invitation was a heartfelt gesture."
"He gave a bade expression as he departed."
"The bade memories lingered in her mind."