difference between bait and bate
difference between bait and bate :
bait : ( Noun )
MEANING :
food kepi on a hook to attract fish
any lure or enticement
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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.
difference between bait and bate :
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