verb
treats; treated; treating
always followed by an adverb or preposition [+ obj] :to deal with or think about (something) especially in a particular way
always followed by an adverb or preposition [+ obj] :to think of and act toward (someone or something) in a specified way
to pay for someone's food, drink, or entertainment [no obj]
usually + to
[+ obj] :to provide (someone) with something pleasant or amusing - + to
[+ obj] :to buy or get something special and enjoyable for (yourself) - + to
[+ obj] to give medical care to (a person or animal)
to deal with (a disease, infection, etc.) in order to make someone feel better or become healthy again
[+ obj] :to put a chemical or other substance on or in (something) in order to protect it, preserve it, clean it, etc. - often + with
noun
plural treats
[count] an occurrence in which you pay for someone's food, drink, or entertainment
something pleasant or amusing that is unusual or unexpected
US :something that tastes good and that is not eaten often
a treat
Brit informal :very well