difference between bait and bate

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difference between bait and bate :


bait : ( Noun )

MEANING :

food kepi on a hook to attract fish

any lure or enticement

annoy

EXAMPLE SENTENCES :

1. Before he went fishing, he dug up some worms as bait.

2. Please, take care. There are many baits in the speech.

3. Beware of baits.




bate : ( Verb )

MEANING :

to lessen

to reduce

to become less

EXAMPLE SENTENCES :

1. She spoke with bated breath in fear of the robber.

2. After a long walk, he experienced bated breath.

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