treat

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/tɹiːt/]

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1. treat (verb) — sense 1

Definition: To negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for or with).

Example: Now halting a few paces before the Captains of the West he looked them up and down and laughed. 'Is there any in this rout with authority to treat with me?' he asked.

2. treat (verb) — sense 2

Definition: To discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to conduct a discussion.

Example: Cicero's writing treats mainly of old age and personal duty.

3. treat (verb) — sense 3

Definition: To discourse on; to represent or deal with in a particular way, in writing or speaking.

Example: The article treated feminism as a quintessentially modern movement.

4. treat (noun) — sense 4

Definition: An entertainment, outing, food, drink, or other indulgence provided by someone for the enjoyment of others.

Example: I took the kids to the zoo for a treat.

5. treat (noun) — sense 5

Definition: An unexpected gift, event etc., which provides great pleasure.

Example: It was such a treat to see her back in action on the London stage.

6. treat (noun) — sense 6

Definition: A snack food.

Example: These coconut and marshmallow treats are easy to make.

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