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Kept or preserved in a can or similar container
“Although occasional poisonings have been associated with treated foods, they have arisen through the accidental addition of nitrates.”
Treated or prepared in a certain way
Being regaled or given hospitality
Able to withstand
Pure and free from impurities
Having been disinfected or rid of germs
To have provided physiological relief
“Jacob was given some herbs to treat his illness with.”
(dated) To have behaved toward in a stated way
“We treat every one of our customers with the same respect.”
To have made a living for the benefit of others
To have consulted with a client as a professional
To have accorded someone with a unique gesture
To have consulted with a client as a professional
Past tense for to give medical care or attention to
“You should take him to the hospital where doctors will be able to treat whatever it is that ails him.”
(treat to) Past tense for to pay the bill for someone else
“Our manager would treat us to lunch after the successful completion of the project.”
Past tense for to engage in something indulgent, especially on an infrequent basis
“Saturday is Valentine's Day, and since I don't have a date, I'm going to treat myself to a spa.”
Past tense for to represent or deal with in a particular way, in writing or speaking
“The report fails to treat the subject in any meaningful depth.”
Past tense for to regard something as being of a specified nature with implications for one's actions concerning it
“We should treat such information as a snapshot of material to be worked on, not as decisive.”
Past tense for to subject to a chemical or industrial process
“Freshly cut wood has a leathery scent and is difficult to treat with preservatives.”
(treat one to) Past tense for to entertain or amuse with
“The host company would treat us to a performance featuring their best dancers.”
Past tense for to negotiate terms with someone, especially an opponent
“He pledges himself to assist us to the utmost, and not to treat with the enemy.”
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