Synonyms of treat

treat 1 of 2

verb

ˈtrēt 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• serve
• handle
• use
• be (to)
• deal (with)
• act (toward)
• regard
• view
• consider
• respond (to)
• react (to)
• do by
• engage (with)
• rate
• esteem
• reckon

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• manage
• manipulate
• handle
• address
• take
• negotiate
• play
• maneuver
• cope (with)
• field
• contend (with)
• hack
• grapple (with)
• swing
• come to grips with
• have a grip on
• carry out
• control
• pull
• get off
• regulate
• engineer
• carry off
• steer
• guide
• react (to)
• respond (to)
• direct
• jockey
• finesse
• command
• bring off
• run
• micromanage

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consult
• confer
• discuss
• talk
• advise
• counsel
• argue
• parley
• confabulate
• talk over
• ventilate
• confab
• deliberate
• debate
• recommend
• bat (around)
• rehash
• dispute
• hash (over)
• chew over
• suggest
• bandy
• guide
• refer (to)
• moot
• coach
• tutor
• palaver
• kick around
• direct

4

as in to heal

to give medical treatment to

a nurse treating a patient

Synonyms & Similar Words

• heal
• rehabilitate
• cure
• remedy
• drug
• attend
• doctor
• nurse
• dose
• minister (to)
• hospitalize
• care (for)
• mend

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• joy
• delight
• feast
• pleasure
• relief
• kick
• amusement
• delectation
• gas
• diversion
• manna
• entertainment
• fun
• indulgence
• recreation
• comfort
• gratification
• solace
• ambrosia

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• candy
• sweet
• dainty
• dessert
• delectable
• cate
• bit
• goody
• tidbit
• kickshaw
• delicacy
• morsel
• viand
• sweetmeat
• junket

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of treat

Verb

Many interested parties hope for a compromise that treats the new hourly accounting as optional. — Mike Feibus, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

The people Allie and Owen come across seem to be either lecherously sizing them up or treating them poorly (or some combination of the two). — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026

Noun

Coral Springs residents with a sweet tooth will soon have a new place to snag treats, drinks and snacks. — Allison Beck, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026

Freshmen just need to sign up for Insomnia Rewards and bring a valid student ID to redeem the sweet treats. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing treat

• treat (of)