treat (Meaning)
treat (n)
something considered choice to eat
an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight
treat (v)
interact in a certain way
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
provide treatment for
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
provide with a gift or entertainment
provide with choice or abundant food or drink
engage in negotiations in order to reach an agreement
regard or consider in a specific way
treat (v. t.)
To handle; to manage; to use; to bear one's self toward; as, to treat prisoners cruelly; to treat children kindly.
To discourse on; to handle in a particular manner, in writing or speaking; as, to treat a subject diffusely.
To entertain with food or drink, especially the latter, as a compliment, or as an expression of friendship or regard; as, to treat the whole company.
To negotiate; to settle; to make terms for.
To care for medicinally or surgically; to manage in the use of remedies or appliances; as, to treat a disease, a wound, or a patient.
To subject to some action; to apply something to; as, to treat a substance with sulphuric acid.
To entreat; to beseech.
treat (v. i.)
To discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to make discussion; -- usually with of; as, Cicero treats of old age and of duties.
To negotiate; to come to terms of accommodation; -- often followed by with; as, envoys were appointed to treat with France.
To give a gratuitous entertainment, esp. of food or drink, as a compliment.
treat (n.)
A parley; a conference.
An entertainment given as an expression of regard.
That which affords entertainment; a gratification; a satisfaction; as, the concert was a rich treat.
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treat Sentence Examples
- The doctor prescribed antibiotics as a treat for the patient's infection.
- My parents promised to treat me to ice cream after I finished my homework.
- The groom asked his bride for her hand in marriage, treating her with utmost respect.
- The therapist used a talk treat to help the patient process their emotions.
- The hotel offers a complimentary treat to all guests upon arrival.
- The teacher treats all students fairly and with equal respect.
- The dog owner gave his pet a treat as a reward for good behavior.
- The poison control center advised me to treat the overdosage with activated charcoal.
- The chef's secret recipe for a delicious dessert is a treat for all who taste it.
- The partygoers enjoyed a lavish treat of fine food, drinks, and live entertainment.
FAQs About the word treat
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The doctor prescribed antibiotics as a treat for the patient's infection.
My parents promised to treat me to ice cream after I finished my homework.
The groom asked his bride for her hand in marriage, treating her with utmost respect.
The therapist used a talk treat to help the patient process their emotions.
