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/ˈtɹiːt/ · treat
verb
  1. To negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for or with). The salesperson treated with the customer to reach a mutually beneficial agreement.
  2. To discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to conduct a discussion. Cicero's writing treats mainly of old age and personal duty.
  3. To discourse on; to represent or deal with in a particular way, in writing or speaking. The article treated feminism as a quintessentially modern movement.
noun
  1. A way of handling or discussing a subject. The author's treat of the historical event was well-received by critics.
Did you know? The word 'treat' has been used in various contexts, including law, where a treaty is a formal agreement between nations, and in medicine, where treatment refers to the care or management of a patient's condition.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026