Synonyms for treat

Synonyms for (noun) treat

Synonyms: treat

Definition: an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight

Similar words: natural event, occurrence, occurrent, happening

Definition: an event that happens


Synonyms: delicacy, dainty, goody, treat, kickshaw

Definition: something considered choice to eat

Similar words: victuals, aliment, alimentation, nourishment, nutriment, nutrition, sustenance

Definition: a source of materials to nourish the body


Synonyms for (verb) treat

Synonyms: treat, process

Definition: subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

Usage: process cheese; process hair; treat the water so it can be drunk; treat the lawn with chemicals; treat an oil spill

Similar words: touch, touch on, impact, affect, bear on, bear upon

Definition: have an effect upon

Usage: Will the new rules affect me?


Synonyms: treat

Definition: regard or consider in a specific way

Usage: I treated his advances as a joke

Similar words: respond, react

Definition: show a response or a reaction to something


Synonyms: treat

Definition: engage in negotiations in order to reach an agreement

Usage: they had to treat with the King

Similar words: negociate

Definition: confer with another in order to come to terms or reach an agreement

Usage: The parties negociated all night


Synonyms: cover, deal, address, plow, handle, treat

Definition: act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

Usage: This book deals with incest; The course covered all of Western Civilization; The new book treats the history of China

Similar words: broach, initiate

Definition: bring up a topic for discussion


Synonyms: treat, regale

Definition: provide with choice or abundant food or drink

Usage: Don't worry about the expensive wine--I'm treating; She treated her houseguests with good food every night

Similar words: cater, supply, provide, ply

Definition: give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

Usage: The hostess provided lunch for all the guests


Synonyms: treat

Definition: provide with a gift or entertainment

Usage: Grandmother always treated us to the circus; I like to treat myself to a day at a spa when I am depressed

Similar words: gift, give, present

Definition: give as a present; make a gift of

Usage: What will you give her for her birthday?


Synonyms: do by, treat, handle

Definition: interact in a certain way

Usage: Do right by her; Treat him with caution, please; Handle the press reporters gently

Similar words: interact

Definition: act together or towards others or with others

Usage: He should interact more with his colleagues


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