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

So the house went searching for the kind of workshop that still treats crystal as craft, landing with a fourth-generation maker in Bohemia to hand-etch each of the 200 bottles. —Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026

Stanton treats the exchange in such rudimentary, flat fashion that any connection between us and the character is lost. —Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026

Your brain treats the sale like a threat to your survival. —Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026

The Crossroads Center is a nonprofit that treats roughly 1,000 adults and adolescents a year for substance abuse and mental health disorders. —Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2026

The physician examines and treats patients; manages medical needs and makes sure care is delivered according to professional medical standards. —Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026

In order for Sophie to live a comfortable life, Araminta hires her as an unpaid maid and treats her pretty cruelly compared to her daughers Posy and Rosamund. —Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 29 Jan. 2026

The strong force treats both identically. —Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026

Grief is difficult, as is hawk training, and Lowthorpe’s film treats both with proper reverence. —Adam Graham, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026

Noun

Galloway is a happy user of both substances, and treats drinking as a pleasure best enjoyed in youth. —Alexander Nazaryan, New Yorker, 29 Jan. 2026

Law enforcement treats loads that aren’t properly secured as violations tied to littering laws, the county says, meaning drivers could also face community service requirements and other penalties depending on the severity of the offense. —Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026

Opt for the gorgeous Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Bread Oven to make fresh bread with crispy crust, then check out this Ninja Creami with 13 programs for making all kinds of frozen treats. —Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026

Almond extract holds center stage, enriching treats with its creamy, nutty, and almost cherry-like bouquet. —Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026

For sale will be 10th annivesary items such as t-shirts and blankets, as well as 10th anniversary cookies, macaron sets and other treats. —Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026

Earlier this week, the beloved grocery chain announced the 17th Annual Customer Choice Awards Winners, which includes everything from best overall to sweet treats, based on customer votes. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026

During the Christmas holidays, children from the village comes to sing South Tyrolean carols in exchange for sweet treats, a local tradition that’s sort of like a South Tyrolean Halloween. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026

There are so many cinematic treats at work. —Brian Truitt, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026