have vs eat

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keannu

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What do you think is the difference between "have" and "eat"? Is "have" a more polite form than "eat"?
1. He had breakfast
2. He ate breakfast.
 

MikeNewYork

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In AmE, they are equivalent in meaning and politeness.
 

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#2 is not common in BrE. It would be understood, though.
 
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