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

Truist treats employee retention as an active, daily mission rather than a passive corporate policy, according to Rogers. — Chase Jordan july 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026

The comms plan that treats independent media as a secondary consideration is the comms plan that underperforms. — Parry Headrick, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

The production treats the presence of native speakers in these roles as a contribution to the broader effort of linguistic preservation. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 July 2026

On view at New York’s Management Gallery, the exhibition treats the grotesque as an aesthetic on the verge of mutation. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026

Services offered Truly Nolen’s core service is their 4 Seasons Pest Control program, which treats your home and then returns the following month to start quarterly visits for year-round prevention. — Jay Sparks, USA Today, 15 July 2026

One drug excluded from that list is Stelara, a former blockbuster for J & J that treats similar conditions as Tremfya. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Personnel is what’s important, but Scaloni treats his players as people, not as pawns on a chessboard. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Regional One is currently the only Level 1 trauma center in Western Tennessee and treats over 12,000 patients annually. — Neil Strebig, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 July 2026

Noun

Later, when Saeng-gang and her mother leave the palace to hide Saeng-gang’s spirit-hearing abilities, the mother is poisoned by treats sent from the palace. — Kayti Burt, Time, 17 July 2026

The idea of ice cream helping with sleep sounds counterintuitive, but UK brand Snooz is banking on a growing shift in how consumers think about nighttime treats. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026

Baking treats for patients and other staff, her passion touches most aspects of her life. — Zuri Primos july 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

While treats are certainly a favorite reward, Fraser said her dog is equally motivated by the opportunity to work. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

After Jonah’s longing gaze at a ballpark frank went viral, the Miami Marlins tracked him down and invited him back for a game full of treats. — Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 15 July 2026

Trader Joe’s is always a treasure trove of desserts—from ice cream treats to mini sheet cakes. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026

The market offers fresh breads, ice cream, Chinese, Mexican and Filipino food and many other treats. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Instead of tightening a leash or pushing on a dog’s back to force them to do a trick, pooches are commonly rewarded with treats, toys or positive affirmations. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 10 July 2026