treat (A2)

verb, noun

Pronunciation: /triːt/

Definition

To give medical care or attention to a person or animal who is sick or injured.

Examples

• The vet will treat your dog for fleas.

• The hospital treated him for a broken leg.

• She was treated with a new drug for her condition.

How to Use treat

treat someone/something with respect/care/etc. (prepositional phrase)

To behave towards someone or something in a particular way. — "You should treat your elders with respect."

treat someone to something (prepositional phrase)

To give someone a special experience or item that they will enjoy. — "I'll treat you to lunch on your birthday."

treat of/about (prepositional phrase)

To deal with or discuss a subject. — "The lecture treats of ancient history."

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