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treat

noun

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1 a source of great satisfaction

spending a long weekend at a ski resort is a real treat

Synonyms of treat

delectation, delight, feast, gas [slang], joy, kick, manna, pleasure

Words Related to treat

amusement, diversion, entertainment, fun, recreation

comfort, relief, solace

gratification, indulgence

ambrosia

2 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

Synonyms of treat

bit, cate [archaic], dainty, delectable, delicacy, goody (or goodie), kickshaw, tidbit (also titbit), viand

Words Related to treat

morsel

candy, dessert, junket, sweet, sweetmeat

treat

verb

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1 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

Synonyms of treat

act (toward), be (to), deal (with), handle, serve, use

Words Related to treat

consider, esteem, rate, reckon, regard, view

engage (with), react (to), respond (to)

Phrases Synonymous with treat

do by

2 to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently

school officials treated the vandalism of the students' artwork as a very serious matter

Synonyms of treat

address, contend (with), cope (with), field, grapple (with), hack, handle, manage, maneuver, manipulate, negotiate, play, swing, take

Words Related to treat

engineer, finesse, jockey

bring off, carry off, carry out, get off, pull

command, direct, guide, steer

control, micromanage, regulate, run

react (to), respond (to)

Phrases Synonymous with treat

come to grips with, have a grip on

Near Antonyms of treat

botch, bungle, foozle, fumble, goof (up), louse up, mess (up), mishandle, muff, scamp

3 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

Synonyms of treat

advise, confab, confabulate, confer, consult, counsel, parley, powwow

Words Related to treat

argue, bandy, bat (around), chew over, debate, deliberate, discuss, dispute, hash (over), kick around, moot, palaver, talk, talk over, ventilate

rehash

coach, guide, tutor

recommend, suggest

direct, refer (to)

4 to give medical treatment to

a nurse treating a patient

Synonyms of treat

doctor

Words Related to treat

cure, heal, mend, rehabilitate, remedy

attend, care (for), dose, drug, hospitalize, minister (to), nurse

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