(dated) Behaving toward in a stated way
“We treat every one of our customers with the same respect.”
(of an object) Present participle for to deal with something in a certain way
“Do not treat the expensive coffee machine with such negligence.”
Present participle for to give medical care or attention to
“You should take him to the hospital where doctors will be able to treat whatever it is that ails him.”
(treat to) Present participle for to pay the bill for someone else
“Our manager would treat us to lunch after the successful completion of the project.”
Present participle for to engage in something indulgent, especially on an infrequent basis
“Saturday is Valentine's Day, and since I don't have a date, I'm going to treat myself to a spa.”
Present participle for to represent or deal with in a particular way, in writing or speaking
“The report fails to treat the subject in any meaningful depth.”
Present participle for to attempt to bring an ailment to an end
“Jacob was given some herbs to treat his illness with.”
Present participle for to subject to a chemical or industrial process
“Freshly cut wood has a leathery scent and is difficult to treat with preservatives.”
(treat one to) Present participle for to entertain or amuse with
“The host company would treat us to a performance featuring their best dancers.”
Present participle for to negotiate terms with someone, especially an opponent
“He pledges himself to assist us to the utmost, and not to treat with the enemy.”
Recuperative or having the essence of healing
The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance
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