BAITED Meaning and
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Baited is the past tense and past participle of the verb "bait". The term has multiple meanings depending on the context in which it is used.
1. In the literal sense, when referring to fishing or trapping, baited means that the hook or trap has been set with a lure or food to attract and catch fish or animals. It implies that the bait has been placed in a strategic manner to entice the target.
2. In a figurative sense, baited is used to describe a situation where someone has been provoked or antagonized to elicit a reaction. It suggests that someone has intentionally set up a situation to provoke a response or an emotional reaction from an individual or a group. This can also include situations where someone is enticed or lured into doing something by temptation or inducement.
Furthermore, the term can be used in a colloquial manner to describe a heightened state of anticipation or excitement. For example, in gaming or sports, being "baited" means that someone has successfully tricked or deceived an opponent into making a move that is advantageous to the person who set the bait.
Overall, "baited" denotes the act of luring or provoking someone or something, whether literally or figuratively, by using an enticing or provoking element.
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Etymology of BAITED
The word "baited" is derived from the Middle English term "baiten" which meant "to feed animals", specifically to provide them with food as a lure or enticement. This Middle English word can be traced back to the Old Norse word "beita" which had a similar meaning. Ultimately, the Old Norse word comes from the Proto-Germanic "baitijaną" meaning "to cause to bite, to bait".
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