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

Now, the hospital, which treats mostly people involved with the justice system, is expanding to alleviate the county’s overlapping mental health and homelessness crisis, in what proponents described as a more compassionate approach than in the past. —Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026

The lawsuits could have major ramifications for how Michigan treats prediction markets, which have exploded as a financial frontier for users. —Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 5 Mar. 2026

The museum’s founders, Mark and Janet Hilbert, seeded the Chapman University museum from their own expansive collection, and Mark Hilbert regularly treats patrons to tours. —Heather McRea, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026

When gold is sold for a profit, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) generally treats that gain as taxable income. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026

That includes how Tesla treats employees and others impacted by the company, competitive behavior and political influence, CEO pay and environmental justice. —Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026

Unlike mainstream EVs, Aria treats energy storage as a replaceable subsystem. —IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2026

But years later, as a psychologist who treats adolescents with eating disorders, Zhukova still thinks about that moment. —Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Mar. 2026

Programming that treats culture as the lens Vine Street’s Black History Month approach isn’t a seasonal costume. —Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026

Noun

These handheld treats are the perfect snack for tailgates, Church potlucks, or a sweet breakfast on the go. —Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026

Attendees will also find maple treats to take home. —Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026

There are some sandwiches and energy-rich treats to stuff in a backpack, and a few things that can be prepared in an RV or over an open flame. —John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026

Thanks to its brilliant purple color, ube is a trendy choice for cocktails, lattes, and other treats on social media. —Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026

Whether toasted, fried, or baked, tortillas are the perfect base for savory snacks, hearty meals, and sweet treats. —Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026

Marjoram leaves taste a bit like citrus mixed with pine and they can be used to elevate the taste of pasta sauces and other savory treats. —Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026

The pier is steps away if nostalgic seaside treats appeal. —Tim Chester, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026

There will be crafts, photo ops, music, face painting and treats while supplies last. —Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026