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verb

ˈtrēt How to pronounce treat (audio)
Definition of treatnext
1
as in to serve
to behave toward in a stated way she tries to treat all of her students fairly and equally, regardless of her personal feelings toward them

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2
as in to manage
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently school officials treated the vandalism of the students' artwork as a very serious matter

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3
as in to consult
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem I will treat with my lawyer and let you know what we decide

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4
as in to heal
to give medical treatment to a nurse treating a patient

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treat

2 of 2

noun

1
as in joy
a source of great satisfaction spending a long weekend at a ski resort is a real treat

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as in candy
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury for us sushi is a real treat since no restaurant around here makes it

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Recent Examples of treat
Verb
Jordan says a recent guideline change encourages doctors to diagnose and treat sooner based on symptoms. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2026 Yet our clinical systems still treat maternal health and infant health as separate worlds. — Holly Baines, STAT, 14 Oct. 2026
Noun
Some people ignore pumpkin’s savory potential, choosing it only as an ingredient for sweet treats. — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026 For a lower-sugar, iron-rich treat, enjoy dark chocolate with a scoop of unsweetened peanut butter. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for treat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treat
  1. serve
  2. manage
  3. consult
  4. heal
  5. joy
  6. candy
  7. handle
  8. manipulate
Verb
  • The outcome threatens to end the career of Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Dilraba Dilmurat plays the team’s star striker, while Lay Zhang serves as its kung fu mentor, helping the players combine martial arts mastery with soccer skills to overcome formidable opponents and setbacks on and off the field.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of serve
Verb
  • For younger consumers who have always managed much of their lives through apps, these experiences often feel like different versions of the same activity.
    — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Separate nozzles also don't solve the problems of bonding incompatible materials or managing different printing temperatures.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of manage
Verb
  • Readers with persistent scalp issues should still consult a dermatologist before adopting any new routine.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Turkey says it should be consulted before seabed surveys proceed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of consult
Verb
  • For Wilder residents, the La Catedral raid remains an open wound that refuses to heal.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Carson draws parallels between the familial traumas of those who remain and the broader societal wounds of a province still healing from decades of sectarian violence.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of heal
Noun
  • Zest has also been referred to as vitality, exuberance, and joie de vivre, the French phrase for the joy of living.
    — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The resulting meatballs were moist, herby, spiced, seasoned, spicy and just a joy to eat.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of joy
Noun
  • Mixed candies may also be cheaper this year instead of candy bags containing only chocolates.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • For a Chinese kid, char siu bao was as exciting as a bag of candy.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of candy
Verb
  • Tippett’s team animated physical puppets, while ILM handled compositing and digital fire, smoke and explosions.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Needless to say, the system has to be robust enough to handle battlefield conditions, including electronic warfare and communications blackouts.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of handle
Verb
  • Its tech helped investigators find that former Toronto Raptors big man Jontay Porter manipulated his play on behalf of bettors.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of filming hands of actual workers, young men with GoPro cameras strapped to their heads record themselves doing jobs while holding and manipulating what look like grippy robot claws.
    — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026
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“Treat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treat. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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