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Vocabulary Entry
bait
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A lure used to catch fish or other animals.
Example Sentences
"He used worms as bait for fishing."
"The fisherman prepared his bait carefully before casting his line."
"She found an old box of bait in the garage."
V
verb
To lure or entice someone into a trap or a situation.
Example Sentences
"They baited the trap with cheese to catch the mouse."
"The advertisement was designed to bait customers with impressive discounts."
"He tried to bait his friend into a debate about politics."