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Meaning of treat

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

treat

Pronunciation:/tɹiːt/

noun

Definitions

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

    Example: Here are some healthy Halloween treats for ghouls and witches of all ages.

  2. 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.

  3. A snack food item designed to be given to pets.

    Example: I lured the cat into her carrier by throwing a couple of treats in there.

  4. A parley or discussion of terms; a negotiation.

verb

Definitions

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

  2. 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. 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. To entreat or beseech (someone).

    Example: Only let my family live, I treat thee.