treat
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VERBDefinition of treat
If you treat someone in a certain way, you act that way towards them.
Example: I hate it when my teacher treats me like a child.
If you treat an illness or injury, you do things to make it better.
Example: The doctor couldn't treat my finger until he saw the X-ray.
If you treat something, you put something on it or do something to it protect or clean it.
Example: The woods was treated with chemicals before being made into paper.
A treat is something nice that you don't get often.
Example: The occasional trip to a swimming pool is a real treat for most families.
treat
EXAMPLESExamples of treat
I hate it when my teacher treats me like a child.
Example sentenceHe always treated her badly. No wonder she left him!
Example sentenceThe doctor couldn't treat my finger until he saw the X-ray.
Example sentenceAfter the accident 29 people were treated in hospital for minor injuries.
Example sentenceThe woods was treated with chemicals before being made into paper.
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