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

In recent years, though, multi-resort pass networks have simplified the equation, making overseas ski trips far easier to fold into a single winter rather than treating them as standalone splurges. —Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026

Designed to coexist with its natural surroundings, the building is one of only 35 in the world to achieve full Living Building Challenge certification, generating its own energy and treating its own water. —Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026

Noun

Little treats aren’t worth an empty bank account. —Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026

It’s tucked along the Bright Angel Creek, and campers can stop by the Phantom Ranch cantina for snacks and the ranch’s delicious lemonade—a wonderful treat after hours of sunny Arizona hiking. —Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026

Phrases Containing treat

• treat (of)