treat

CEFRB1

/tɹiːt/

verb · noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To behave toward someone in a particular way.

  2. 02

    noun

    Something special that gives pleasure or enjoyment.

Examples

  • Just as you treat me, so I will treat you.

  • Teachers should treat all their students impartially.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To discourse on; to represent or deal with in a particular way, in writing or speaking.

  2. To discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to conduct a discussion.

  3. To negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for or with).

More examples

In context

  • They tried to treat all their children alike.

  • Cicero's writing treats mainly of old age and personal duty.

  • Only let my family live, I treat thee.

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

From Middle English treten, from Anglo-Norman treter, Old French tretier, traiter, from Latin tractāre (“to pull", "to manage”), from the past participle stem of trahere (“to draw", "to pull”).