Treat

/triːt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

an event or item that is enjoyable or special.

The ice cream was a real treat on a hot day.

a gift or reward given to someone.

She brought treats for the children at the party.

verb

to behave toward (someone) in a particular way.

She treated her guests with great hospitality.

to deal with (something) in a certain way.

He treated the subject with seriousness and respect.

to provide someone with something enjoyable or beneficial.

I decided to treat myself to a nice dinner after a long week.

Middle English trete, from Old French traiter, from Latin tractare, frequentative of tractus, meaning to handle, pull or draw.

treat yourself

To indulge oneself in something enjoyable.

treat someone like

To conduct oneself towards someone in a specific manner.

it's a treat

Indicates that something is special or enjoyable.

treatment

The manner in which someone is treated or a medical procedure.

treatable

Capable of being treated, especially in a medical context.

treatise

A written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject.

A fun event or thing, especially something unexpected.

That party was such a treat!

An act of generosity or kindness.

He picked up the tab, what a treat!