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(1):

(v. t.) To discourse on; to handle in a particular manner, in writing or speaking; as, to treat a subject diffusely.

(2):

(v. t.) To subject to some action; to apply something to; as, to treat a substance with sulphuric acid.

(3):

(v. t.) To handle; to manage; to use; to bear one's self toward; as, to treat prisoners cruelly; to treat children kindly.

(4):

(n.) That which affords entertainment; a gratification; a satisfaction; as, the concert was a rich treat.

(5):

(v. t.) To entertain with food or drink, especially the latter, as a compliment, or as an expression of friendship or regard; as, to treat the whole company.

(6):

(v. t.) To negotiate; to settle; to make terms for.

(7):

(v. t.) To care for medicinally or surgically; to manage in the use of remedies or appliances; as, to treat a disease, a wound, or a patient.

(8):

(n.) An entertainment given as an expression of regard.

(9):

(v. t.) To entreat; to beseech.

(10):

(v. i.) To discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to make discussion; - usually with of; as, Cicero treats of old age and of duties.

(11):

(v. i.) To negotiate; to come to terms of accommodation; - often followed by with; as, envoys were appointed to treat with France.

(12):

(v. i.) To give a gratuitous entertainment, esp. of food or drink, as a compliment.

(13):

(n.) A parley; a conference.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Treat'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​t/treat.html. 1828.
 
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