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Bait
Purpose of Bait![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Understand bait is used with intent to catch, not to feed animals. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/wVxnVTfpIvRwg8zj8G76sta1W8.webp)
Figurative Usage![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Bait is also for luring people into situations, often deceptive ones. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/w0ve1ftAI0gKtvcmVxZ9VE.webp)
Not Always Food![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Bait doesn't have to be edible; it can be anything that attracts. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/6zYeRx2rqcmOqohRrx2Cw6dXc.webp)