treat
Translation
to treat, to handle, to cure, to pay for
Examples
He treats his dog very well.
He treats his dog very well.
The doctor treated her for a cold.
The doctor treated her for a cold.
I'll treat you to lunch.
I'll treat you to lunch.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((adverb)) to behave toward (sb./sth.) in a particular way He treats his dog very well.
((sb.)) ((for sth.)) to give medical care to (sb.) for (sth.) The doctor treated her for a cold.
((sb.)) ((to sth.)) to pay for (sth.) for (sb.) as a gift I'll treat you to lunch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: handle, manage, care for; Antonyms: neglect, ignore
Etymology
From Old French 'traiter' (to handle), from Latin 'tractare' (to handle, manage).
Memory Tips
Think of a doctor's 'treatment' or giving someone a 'treat' (a special gift). Both involve 'treating' someone or something in a particular way.