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

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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

Somebody reached into the machinery that treats drinking water in a dozen states, in real towns, while the rest of us argued about model releases. — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

An Elk Grove mother is fighting to change how California treats fatal car crashes after her son Connor Lopez, 23, was killed when a driver turned left in front of his motorcycle in April 2025. — Ruyuan Li. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026

This is where global commerce is being rewritten as Eastern platform innovations and Western retail media models converge into a single, continuously optimizing system that treats discovery, transaction and fulfillment as inseparable. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2026

Privacy guidance generally treats consent as meaningful only when it’s informed and voluntary. — New Atlas, 5 Aug. 2026

After the police crackdown, that resentment was directed at Modi himself, who was seen as the face of a system that treats ordinary people like cockroaches. — Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026

Olivier El Mekki, of Dijon, France, treats his bathtub as a personal plunge pool, filling it with fresh water for a day or two. — Laurel Dalrymple, NPR, 31 July 2026

Gen Z doesn’t trust AI, either The same instinct for verification shows up in how Gen Z treats artificial intelligence. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2026

Trained as a drummer, Leo treats pretty much all his sounds as things to be struck, giving his sound design an unusually physical heft. — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026

Noun

Approximately 20 community providers staffed tables with giveaways such as educational leaflets, toys and treats. — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Hedge funds took a historical hit last month Trump treats Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh as an ally. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

And avoid any framing that treats dying as quitting, Brazzale recommends. — Angela Haupt, Time, 5 Aug. 2026

The Candy Bar offers a variety of different candies organized by color, so even your treats can stay on theme with your party palette. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2026

Semaglutide can hook into this system, blunting the usual pleasure from eating high-fat and sugary treats. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Drinks, treats and a maker’s market featuring local vendors will be available for all the noncanine attendees to enjoy as well. — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Starting the second week of August, Little Debbie fans can find these new tasty treats at retailers nationwide. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026

Pet owners will receive waste bags, water bowls, and treats, and the lakeside trail just outside makes for easy walks. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026