Word of the Day: Treat
When the word “treat” is used as a verb, it means to take care of someone, to regard or behave in a particular manner towards someone or something:
- The doctor treated his patient for a serious illness.
- I was treated for a sinus infection. (This sentence is in the passive voice, past tense.)
- The little girl is being treated for a broken arm.
- A customer at the store felt that she wasn’t being treated very well by the salesperson, so she left.
- How well are you treated by your children? (Do they respect you? Are they kind to you?)
- How do you treat your body? Do you take care of yourself?
- George treated everyone at the bar to a free drink. (to “treat” sometimes means to pay for others.)
- Let me treat you to lunch. (Let me take you out for lunch, and I’ll pay.)
The word “treat” can also be a noun. In this case, a treat is something very nice or something that tastes good:
- There were treats for the children at the party.
- It was a treat to see my old friends again.
- Cindy is trying to stay away from treats after dinner because she wants to lose weight.
- It’s not a good idea to give your dog too many treats.
- Ice cream is a tasty treat.
If you add the “ment” suffix to “treat,” that forms the word “treatment.”
- That man is receiving a treatment for his back.
- The students protested their unfair treatment at the hands of their teacher.
- The proper treatment of your employees will earn their respect.
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with T page to see the list of all words starting with letter T. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
