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bade

[bad] / bæd /
VERB
offer money or services
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


VERB
say
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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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.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

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

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2025

Now it is off to the magnificent new stadium on the banks of the River Mersey after the men's team bade an emotional farewell to Goodison Park.

From BBC • May 26, 2025

The fair was pronounced a success, and when May bade Amy goodnight, she did not gush as usual, but gave her an affectionate kiss, and a look which said ‘forgive and forget’.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott