Bait ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Bait ( noun )

1. A substance or object used to lure fish, animals, or insects into a trap or to attract them to a specific area.
2. Something used to entice or tempt someone into a desired action.

Origin:

From the old english word "bætan" meaning to tempt or lure.

Examples:

1. He used worms as bait to catch fish.
2. She used cheese as bait to trap mice.
3. He used a shiny object as bait to catch a bird.
4. She used a promise as bait to get him to agree.
5. He used a reward as bait to get her to work harder.

(As a verb)

Bait ( verb )

1. A substance or object used to lure fish, animals, or insects into a trap or to attract them to a specific area.
2. Something used to entice or tempt someone into a desired action.

Origin:

From the old english word "bætan" meaning to tempt or lure.

Examples:

1. He used worms as bait to catch fish.
2. She used cheese as bait to trap mice.
3. He used a shiny object as bait to catch a bird.
4. She used a promise as bait to get him to agree.
5. He used a reward as bait to get her to work harder.