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treat

When used as a verb meaning to pay for someone, it is common to use the pattern "treat [someone] to [something]." As a noun, "treat" usually refers to something special or luxurious that does not happen every day. In medical contexts, "treating" can refer to both the process of giving medicine and the overall management of a patient's health.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, David is at his office and Karen is organizing a neighborhood bake sale.

David Smith

I'm feeling the burn today. My treat if we hit that new sushi spot tonight.

Karen Smith

Finally. Just don't flake like you did last Friday.

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David uses the idiom 'feeling the burn' to describe his work exhaustion and offers a 'treat' (paying for dinner). Karen responds with the phrasal verb 'flake', meaning to cancel plans last minute, showing her exasperation with him.

Meanings

verb (transitive)

To behave toward or deal with someone or something in a particular way.

"He treats his employees with great respect."

verb (transitive)

To provide medical care to someone for a condition or injury.

"The doctors are treating her for a rare infection."

verb (transitive)

To pay for someone else's food, drink, or entertainment as a gift.

"I'll treat you to dinner tonight since it is your birthday."

noun

An event or item that is out of the ordinary and gives great pleasure.

"Going to the cinema is a real treat for the children."

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