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(of a person) To behave towards someone in a certain way
“We treat every one of our customers with the same respect.”
(of an object) To deal with something in a certain way
“Do not treat the expensive coffee machine with such negligence.”
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) To pay the bill for someone else
“Our manager would treat us to lunch after the successful completion of the project.”
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.”
To represent or deal with in a particular way, in writing or speaking
“The report fails to treat the subject in any meaningful depth.”
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.”
To attempt to bring an ailment to an end
“Jacob was given some herbs to treat his illness with.”
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) To entertain or amuse with
“The host company would treat us to a performance featuring their best dancers.”
To negotiate terms with someone, especially an opponent
“He pledges himself to assist us to the utmost, and not to treat with the enemy.”
To treat or administer medicine, especially to purge
To address or discuss as a subject
To receive (someone) as a guest and provide them with food and drink
(attend to) To look after
To subject to or obtain by distillation
Spend lavishly
Cleanse
Make rustproof
To invite somebody, especially on a date
To change (something) so as to make it suitable for a particular use or situation
Treat with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease
Dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something
To sterilize or decontaminate by means of burning
To perform a surgical procedure
Throw a party for someone
Tan or dye
To call attention or refer (to)
To make a living for the benefit of others
To direct, handle, control, or be in charge of
To make level or equal in amount, degree, or status
To keep apart or isolate from others
Make uniform or similar
To make more fertile by adding nutrients, especially of soil
To throw rays of light upon
Speak or write authoritatively about a topic
To admit (a patient) to a hospital ward
To consult with a client as a professional
To accord someone with a unique gesture
To cause (someone or something) to undergo a particular experience
Something that is enjoyed or indulged in, especially on an infrequent basis
“I brought you some chocolates as a treat.”
A source of pleasure
“It was a real treat to see them again after all these years.”
An event or item that is out of the ordinary and gives great pleasure
“Let's go to a fancy restaurant this weekend as a treat.”
A large meal, typically a celebratory one
A (typically small) piece or amount of food
An inessential, desirable item, typically expensive or difficult to obtain
A day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons
A feeling of great pleasure and happiness
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