treat
treat Lexical Profile
treat Game Scores & Validity
• verb
To behave toward or deal with in a certain way.
"A good manager treats all employees with respect, fairness, and transparency."
To give medical care or attention to a patient, illness, or injury.
"The clinical team quickly administered antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection."
To apply a process or a substance to something to protect, alter, or preserve it.
"The lumber was treated with a specialized chemical to prevent rot and water damage."
• noun
An event or item that is out of the ordinary and gives great pleasure.
"Visiting the historical museum on a weekday was a real treat for the students."
A sweet or tasty snack given as a special reward or indulgence.
"She gave the puppy a small treat after he successfully completed the training exercise."
The act of providing someone with something pleasant, especially food or drink, at one's own expense.
"Put your wallet away; dinner is my treat tonight to celebrate your promotion."
• Rhymes for treat
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old French 'traitier' (to deal with, behave toward), originating from Latin 'tractare' (to manage, handle), which is the frequentative form of 'trahere' (to pull or draw).
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