WIKTIONARY

treat

Verb

∙ To negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for or with). [from 13th c.] intransitive
∙ To discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to conduct a discussion. [from 14th c.] intransitive
∙ To discourse on; to represent or deal with in a particular way, in writing or speaking. [from 14th c.] transitive
∙ To entreat or beseech (someone). [14th-17th c.] transitive, intransitive, obsolete
∙ To handle, deal with or behave towards in a specific way. [from 14th c.] transitive
∙ To entertain with food or drink, especially at one's own expense; to show hospitality to; to pay for as celebration or reward. [from 16th c.] transitive
∙ To care for medicinally or surgically; to apply medical care to. [from 18th c.] transitive
∙ To subject to a chemical or other action; to act upon with a specific scientific result in mind. [from 19th c.] transitive
∙ To provide something special and pleasant.

Noun

∙ An entertainment, outing, or other indulgence provided by someone for the enjoyment of others.
∙ An unexpected gift, event etc., which provides great pleasure.
∙ A parley or discussion of terms; a negotiation. obsolete
∙ An entreaty. obsolete

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