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treat

 

[ triːt ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

medical

To give medical care or attention to; try to heal or cure.

Synonyms

attend to, care for, look after

Examples of usage

  • He was treated for a severe infection at the hospital.
  • The doctor treated the patient's symptoms with medication.
Context #2 | Verb

social

To behave towards or deal with in a certain way.

Synonyms

consider, handle, regard

Examples of usage

  • She always treats her employees with respect.
  • He treats everyone he meets as a friend.
Context #3 | Noun

food

A sweet or savory dish served as the last course of a meal.

Synonyms

delicacy, dessert, sweet

Examples of usage

  • We ordered a delicious chocolate cake for dessert after our meal.
  • The restaurant's specialty treat is their homemade ice cream.

Translations

Translations of the word "treat" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tratar

🇮🇳 इलाज करना

🇩🇪 behandeln

🇮🇩 mengobati

🇺🇦 лікувати

🇵🇱 leczyć

🇯🇵 治療する (ちりょうする)

🇫🇷 traiter

🇪🇸 tratar

🇹🇷 tedavi etmek

🇰🇷 치료하다

🇸🇦 علاج

🇨🇿 léčit

🇸🇰 liečiť

🇨🇳 治疗 (zhìliáo)

🇸🇮 zdraviti

🇮🇸 meðhöndla

🇰🇿 емдеу

🇬🇪 მკურნალობა

🇦🇿 müalicə etmək

🇲🇽 tratar

Etymology

The word 'treat' originated from the Old English word 'tretan', meaning 'to negotiate, deal with, treat'. Over time, it evolved to encompass various meanings related to medical care, social behavior, and food. The modern usage of 'treat' reflects its versatility in both practical and indulgent contexts.

See also: entreat, entreaty, maltreatment, mistreat, retreat, treated, treaties, treatise, treatment, treats, treaty, untreatable, untreated.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,687, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.