verb
sade
sayd
Sade (verb) means (archaic) To make weary or tired. Example: “Long hours in the field would sade even the strongest workers.”
verb
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(archaic) To make weary or tired.
"Long hours in the field would sade even the strongest workers."
How to use sade
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old, rarely used word meaning to tire someone out.
When to use it
Archaic — you won't see this in everyday modern English.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- sades
- Past tense
- saded
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Etymology
From Middle English saden, related to Old English sadian ("to satisfy, become weary"). A close relative of the word "sate," and connected to "sad."
Rhymes for sade
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What does “sade” mean?
The word “sade” means (archaic) To make weary or tired. In plain terms, an old, rarely used word meaning to tire someone out.
How do you pronounce “sade”?
“Sade” is pronounced sayd (/seɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “sade” in a sentence?
Here is “sade” used in a sentence: “Long hours in the field would sade even the strongest workers.”
What part of speech is “sade”?
“Sade” is a verb.
Where does the word “sade” come from?
The word “sade” comes from Old English. From Middle English saden, related to Old English sadian ("to satisfy, become weary"). A close relative of the word "sate," and connected to "sad.".
