Definitions

1. verb

past tense of “bid”, to make a request or proposal, or to offer or ask for something in exchange for something else

“She bade him to join her for dinner.”

2. verb

to address or call to (someone) in a formal or polite way, especially to summon or invite them

“The king bade his guests to take their seats.”

3. noun

a request or proposal, especially one made to someone in authority

“The bade for a raise in salary was granted.”

4. noun

a farewell or a last message

“Their bade was a heartfelt thank you.”

5. interjection

goodbye, farewell

“Farewell, may Fortune smile upon thee! - Good bade to thee, Sir.”

6. verb

to be or become worse, or to make something worse

“The rain will bade the already bad road.”