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/triːt/ · treat
verb
- To deal with or handle something or someone in a particular way. The manager will treat the new employee fairly.
- To give someone a particular kind of attention or service. The restaurant will treat you to a complimentary dessert.
- To deal with someone or something in a harsh or unfair manner. The company was accused of treating its employees poorly.
noun
- A special or indulgent offering, especially as a reward or a gesture of kindness. The concert was a treat for the entire city.
Did you know? The word 'treat' has its roots in Old English, where it meant 'to touch or handle'. Over time, its meaning expanded to encompass various forms of interaction, including how one is treated by others.