treat

/triːt/

Definitions

1. noun

a pleasant or attractive thing

“The fireworks were the treat of the evening.”

2. noun

food or drink given as a pleasure or reward

“She bought him a treat after his exam.”

3. verb

to give or offer something pleasant or enjoyable

“He treated his friends to dinner at a fancy restaurant.”

4. verb

to give medical treatment to someone or something

“The doctor treated the patient for the flu.”

5. verb

to deal with or handle something in a particular way

“She treated the problem with caution.”

6. verb

to give something a particular name or label

“The company will treat the project as a priority.”

7. verb

to give a particular status or rank to someone or something

“She was treated as a VIP at the conference.”

Synonyms

  • concession
  • delight
  • indulgence
  • pleasure
  • reward

Antonyms

  • penalty
  • punishment
  • reprimand