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      treat
      noun
      An entertainment, outing, food, drink, or other indulgence provided by someone for the enjoyment of others.
      An unexpected gift, event etc., which provides great pleasure.
      A snack food.
      A snack food item designed to be given to pets.
      A surname.
      (obsolete) A parley or discussion of terms; a negotiation.
      (obsolete) An entreaty.
      verb
      (transitive) To entertain with food or drink, especially at one's own expense; to show hospitality to; to pay for as celebration or reward.
      (transitive) To provide (someone) with something special and pleasant.
      (transitive) To discourse on; to represent or deal with in a particular way, in writing or speaking.
      (transitive) To handle, deal with or behave towards in a specific way.
      (intransitive) To negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for or with).
      (intransitive) To discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to conduct a discussion.
      (transitive) To care for medicinally or surgically; to apply medical care to.
      (transitive) To subject to a chemical or other action; to act upon with a specific scientific result in mind.
      (UK politics, law) To commit the offence of providing food, drink, entertainment or provision to corruptly influence a voter.
      (transitive, intransitive, obsolete) To entreat or beseech (someone).
      Roots
      trahotreat- · Latin · draw, pull
      Synonyms for treat
      regalevpretreathandlevdiagnosevmedicatevcurenremedyngoodynhealv
      Words related to treat
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