Sekirov Dictionary

treat

/tɹiːt/

verb 10
noun 6
forms 6
phrases 2

verb10

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to handle something or act toward someone in a certain way, such as kindly or badly
- You treated me like a fool.
- She was tempted to treat the whole affair as a joke.
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To care for medicinally or surgically; to apply medical care to.
- They treated me for malaria.
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To entertain with food or drink, especially at one's own expense; to show hospitality to; to pay for as celebration or reward.
- I treated my son to some popcorn in the interval.
- I've done so well this month, I'll treat you all to dinner (or Dinner is my treat.)
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To provide (someone) with something special and pleasant.
- If good acting in movies is appealing and you enjoy live performances of theatre, you may soon be treated by the GMC's own endeavors in the theatrical arts. — 1976
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To subject to a chemical or other action; to act upon with a specific scientific result in mind.
- He treated the substance with sulphuric acid.
- I treated the photo somewhat to make the colours more pronounced.
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To discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to conduct a discussion.
- Cicero's writing treats mainly of old age and personal duty.
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To discourse on; to represent or deal with in a particular way, in writing or speaking.
- The article treated feminism as a quintessentially modern movement.
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To negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for or with).
- Now halting a few paces before the Captains of the West he looked them up and down and laughed. 'Is there any in this rout with authority to treat with me?' he asked. — 1955
(UK) To commit the offence of providing food, drink, entertainment or provision to corruptly influence a voter.
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(no longer used) To entreat or beseech (someone).
- Only let my family live, I treat thee.

noun6

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An entertainment, outing, food, drink, or other indulgence provided by someone for the enjoyment of others.
- I took the kids to the zoo for a treat.
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An unexpected gift, event etc., which provides great pleasure.
- It was such a treat to see her back in action on the London stage.
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A snack food.
- These coconut and marshmallow treats are easy to make.
- Here are some healthy Halloween treats for ghouls and witches of all ages.
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A snack food item designed to be given to pets.
- I lured the cat into her carrier by throwing a couple of treats in there.
(no longer used) A parley or discussion of terms; a negotiation.
(no longer used) An entreaty.

forms

treated · treatedst · treating · treateth · treats · treatest

Phrases with treat

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