bade
/bæd/
verb
- Past tense of 'bid'; to command or order someone to do something.
- The king bade his knights to prepare for battle.
- He bade them leave the room at once.
- She bade the children to sit quietly.
- Past tense of 'bid'; to say goodbye or greet someone.
- He bade a warm welcome to the new neighbors.
- She bade him goodnight before going to bed.
- They bade farewell to their friends at the airport.
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