treat

• Etwas Besonderes oder Angenehmes, das man jemandem gibt oder für jemanden tut, oft als Belohnung oder Überraschung; auch eine kleine süße Speise oder Leckerei.

A noun referring to something special or enjoyable that is given or done for someone, often as a reward or surprise.

1. Special pleasure or giftA2informal

   Something that gives great pleasure or enjoyment, often given as a reward or surprise.

   Besondere Freude

   • Ice cream is a special treat for the children.
   • She bought herself a treat after finishing the project.
   • Going to the spa was a real treat.

   Synonymebonusdelightextravagancegiftindulgencejoyluxurypleasurepresent

2. Medical careB1formalmedical

   Medical attention or therapy given to a patient for an illness or injury.

   Behandlung

   • The patient is receiving treatment for the infection.
   • The doctor prescribed a new treat for the condition.
   • She is undergoing a special treat for her back pain.

• Verb, das bezeichnet, wie man mit jemandem oder etwas umgeht, jemanden medizinisch versorgt oder jemandem etwas Angenehmes zukommen lässt.

A verb used to indicate the act of behaving towards someone or something in a certain way, or providing medical care, or giving someone something enjoyable.

1. Behave towardsA2formal

   To behave in a particular way towards someone or something.

   Behandeln

   • She treats her employees with respect.
   • He treated the situation very seriously.
   • They treat their guests like family.

   Synonymeconsiderhandleregarduse

   Antonymeabuseignoremistreatneglect

2. Provide medical careB1formalmedical

   To give medical care or attention to someone who is ill or injured.

   Behandeln

   • The doctor treated the patient for a broken leg.
   • She was treated with antibiotics for the infection.
   • The hospital treats hundreds of patients every day.

   Synonymeattendcare fordoctormedicatenursetend

   Antonymeharmneglect

3. Pay for someoneA2informal

   To pay for something for someone else, especially as a gift or gesture.

   Einladen

   • I'll treat you to dinner tonight.
   • He treated his friends to a movie.
   • She treated herself to a new dress.

   Synonymebuycoverpay forshoutstand

4. Process or handleB2formal

   To apply a process or substance to something to protect or improve it.

   Behandeln

   • The wood was treated with a special sealant.
   • They treat the water with chlorine to make it safe.
   • The fabric is treated to resist stains.

   Synonymecurehandlemanageprepareprocessrefine