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Etymology
Anglo-Norman treter, from Old French tretier (modern traiter), from Latin tractare �pull, manage�, from the past participle stem of trahere �draw, pull�.

Pronunciation
IPA|/tri:t/
audio|en-us-treat.ogg|Audio (US)

:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-i�t|-i�t

Verb
en-verb

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

#:We treated with Caesar for the surrender of the city.

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

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

1. intransitive To discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to conduct a discussion.

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

1. italbrac|transitive and intransitive; obsolete except in Scotland To entreat or beseech (someone).

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

1. transitive To handle, deal with or behave towards in a specific way.

#:You treated me like a fool.
#:She was tempted to treat the whole affair as a joke.

1. transitive To care for medicinally or surgically; to apply medical care to.

#:They treated me for malaria.

1. transitive To subject to a specific action; to act upon with a specfic result in mind.

#:The substance was treated with sulphuric acid.
#:I treated the photo somewhat to make the colours more pronounced.

1. transitive To entertain with food or drink, especially at one's own expense; to show hospitality to.

#:I treated my son to some popcorn in the interval.

Translations
trans-top|To negociate
Spanish: tratar, negociar
Portuguese: tratar, negociar
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trans-top|To discourse, to represent
Spanish: tratar
Portuguese: tratar
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trans-top|to handle a subject in writing or speaking
Spanish: tratado
Portuguese: tratado
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trans-top|To entreat or beseech
Spanish rogar
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trans-top|To handle, deal with or behave towards in a specific way
Spanish: tratar
Portuguese: tratar
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trans-top|To care for medicinally or surgically
Spanish: tratar
Portuguese: tratar
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trans-top|To subject to a specific action
Spanish: tratar
Portuguese: tratar
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trans-top|To entertain with food or drink
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Noun
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1. obsolete A parley or discussion of terms; a negotiation.
2. obsolete An entreaty.
3. An entertainment, outing, or other indulgence provided by someone for the enjoyment of others.

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

1. An unexpected gift, event etc., which provides great pleasure.

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

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