Synonyms of treats

treats 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of treat

1

as in serves

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

• serves
• handles
• uses
• is (to)
• acts (toward)
• deals (with)
• regards
• views
• does by
• reacts (to)
• considers
• responds (to)
• engages (with)
• esteems
• rates
• reckons

2

as in addresses

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

• addresses
• manipulates
• handles
• manages
• takes
• negotiates
• plays
• maneuvers
• fields
• contends (with)
• swings
• hacks
• grapples (with)
• comes to grips with
• has a grip on
• copes (with)
• engineers
• pulls
• controls
• guides
• carries out
• regulates
• steers
• commands
• reacts (to)
• directs
• gets off
• finesses
• responds (to)
• carries off
• jockeys
• brings off
• runs
• micromanages

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fumbles
• mishandles
• bungles
• botches
• messes (up)
• scamps
• muffs
• goofs (up)
• louses up
• foozles

3

as in consults

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

• consults
• confers
• discusses
• talks
• counsels
• confabulates
• advises
• argues
• confabs
• parleys
• bandies
• ventilates
• debates
• talks over
• rehashes
• disputes
• deliberates
• hashes (over)
• coaches
• guides
• refers (to)
• bats (around)
• chews over
• recommends
• suggests
• moots
• palavers
• tutors
• kicks around
• directs

4

as in heals

to give medical treatment to

a nurse treating a patient

Synonyms & Similar Words

• heals
• doctors
• rehabilitates
• cures
• nurses
• drugs
• remedies
• attends
• ministers (to)
• doses
• hospitalizes
• mends
• cares (for)

treats

2 of 2

noun

plural of treat

1

as in joys

a source of great satisfaction

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• joys
• delights
• feasts
• pleasures
• gases
• delectations
• kicks
• amusements
• mannas
• reliefs
• diversions
• entertainments
• gratifications
• fun
• recreations
• comforts
• indulgences
• solaces
• ambrosias

2

as in goodies

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

• goodies
• candies
• sweets
• delicacies
• dainties
• tidbits
• desserts
• viands
• bits
• cates
• delectables
• kickshaws
• morsels
• sweetmeats
• junkets

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of treats

Verb

As a result, Sage & Salt treats its bottles as a way to shift your mood and intention, not merely to smell great all day long. —Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026

Those aren’t the only topics that this former child star treats with sobering candor on this album. —Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2026

Nori treats those rhythms as something that can be learned. —Jason Phillips, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026

But there is another path forward—one that treats AI not as a substitute for human capacity, but as an augment to it. —David Stout, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026

Barker and Manuel also donated archival footage, and the series treats the trio gently without making that relationship explicit until the credits. —Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2026

Hwang treats her job very differently today. —Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2026

What is clear is that Oklahoma has become a central player in a national strategy that treats detention not as a means of ensuring public safety, but as an end in itself, a system designed to pressure immigrants into giving up their legal claims and leaving the country voluntarily. —Ben Fenwick, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Feb. 2026

The Attorney General, Pam Bondi, treats oversight like roller derby, Ruth Marcus reports. —Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026

Noun

These colorful treats would be right at home on a Christmas or Valentine's Day dessert spread. —Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026

Heyam and Joori Madi-McCarthy own Pet City, which offers pet check-ins, pet sitting, dog walking, overnight stays and pet toys and treats. —Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026

Don’t forget leash, treats and water. —Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026

Fennel seeds and tomatoes were considered treats. —Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026

Translating for Chuang, Hyunh said the teacher aims to make the beloved treats accessible for Kansas Citians of all walks of life. —Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026

Here are some of the other ways someone in Metro Detroit can celebrate the treats of Fat Tuesday 2026. —Paula Wethington, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026

The Betsy’s culinary team also prepares homemade dog treats that are offered at the registration desk. —Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026

During the Season of Love promotion, Ziggi’s Reward members can earn layered rewards as visits add up – from an early buy-one-get-one beverage reward to surprise sweet treats, bonus loyalty points and free drinks. —Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026