Meaning
To act in a certain way towards someone, or to give care to a person who is ill.
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Word origin
From Latin tractare, meaning to handle or to deal with.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- tractare
- English cognates
- treaty, retreat
Grammar
Examples
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Here "treat" means to give care to someone who is ill or hurt.
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Here "treat" means to act in a certain way towards someone.
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"Treated" is the past form of "treat".
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 2: treat, club, totally and 7 more words.