treat

Meanings

• noun

  Something given or done as a reward, favor, or expression of kindness.

  - "He rewarded his employees with a treat after a successful project."
  - "The children were given a treat for good behavior."

• verb

  To deal with (someone) in a kind or indulgent way.

  - "The teacher treated her students with kindness and respect."
  - "He treated his wife to a romantic dinner."

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Pronunciation

1. /tɹiːt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

leech , make better , behandle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with treat
beet , sweet , meet , sweat , seat , feet , leat , debat , abate

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Treat (Scottish) : A thick porridge made from oatmeal, milk, and sugar.
   

2. Treaty () : A formal agreement between political entities for the purpose of maintaining peace or achieving a common goal.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of treat that leads to same result
treat , treated , treater , treaters , treating , treats , treat (someone) like dirt , treat like dirt , treat someone like dirt , dutch treat , dutch treats , heat treater , heat treatment , heat treatments , heat-treat , heat-treated , heat-treating , heat-treats , ill-treat , ill-treated , ill-treating , ill-treatment , ill-treatments , ill-treats , trick or treat , trick or treats , trick-or-treat , trick-or-treated , trick-or-treater , trick-or-treaters , trick-or-treating , trick-or-treats , a treat , looks a treat , went down a treat , worked a treat

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Forms

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treats, treating, treated, treatable

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Etymology

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Old English trētan ‘to rub, massage, soothe’, from trēowian ‘to be faithful, be true’.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'treat' comes from the Old English word 'trētan', which means 'to rub, massage, or soothe'.

2. The first known use of the word 'treat' in English was in the 14th century.

3. The word 'treaty' comes from the Old French word 'traité', which means 'treatment'.

4. In medieval Europe, a treat was a type of feast or banquet held to celebrate a victory or a special occasion.

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Related Concepts

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1. Reward: Something given in recognition of merit or achievement.

2. Indulgence: The act of satisfying a desire or pleasure, especially one that is not good for you.

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Culture

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In literature, 'treat' has been used metaphorically to describe a reward, a kindness, or an indulgence. In art, it has been depicted as a symbol of generosity and kindness. In music, the term 'treat' has been used in song titles and lyrics to convey ideas of reward, indulgence, and kindness.

How to Memorize "treat"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a happy scene where someone is receiving a reward or a kindness. Visualize the smile on their face, the feeling of satisfaction and joy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'treat' with kindness, reward, and indulgence.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Treats are Kind Indulgences' to help remember the definition.

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