treat

US /triːt/
UK /triːt/
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1.

behave towards or deal with (someone or something) in a certain way

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She treats everyone with respect.
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The doctor treated his patient kindly.
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handledeal withmanagebehave towardsact towards
2.

apply a process or a substance to (something) to protect or preserve it or to give it particular properties

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The wood was treated with a special sealant.
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The water needs to be treated before drinking.
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processapply a substance tocurepreserve
3.

pay for someone else's food, drink, or entertainment as a gesture of generosity

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Let me treat you to dinner tonight.
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It's my birthday, so I'll treat everyone to ice cream.
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buypay forhostentertain
1.

an event or item that is out of the ordinary and gives great pleasure

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Going to the amusement park was a real treat.
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She bought herself a little treat after a long week.
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delightpleasurejoygiftindulgence
2.

a round of drinks or food paid for by someone else

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This round is my treat!
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He offered to buy them a treat at the cafe.
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roundshoutgiftpresent
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trick or treattreat someone like dirttreat someone with kid gloves