bade
- Bade is the past tense of the verb 'bid,' which means to command or order someone to do something. verbHe bade them to be quiet during the ceremony.She bade farewell to her friends before leaving the country.
- Bade can also be used as the past tense of 'bid' in the context of offering a price, particularly in auctions. verbHe bade $500 for the antique vase at the auction.Several collectors bade on the rare painting, driving the price up significantly.