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treat

The correct spelling is treat.

How to pronounce treat

/tɹiːt/
noun

IPA: /tɹiːt/

Say it like: Tree-t

The correct spelling is treat. An entertainment, outing, food, drink, or other indulgence provided by someone for the enjoyment of others. For example: "Here are some healthy Halloween treats for ghouls and witches of all ages."

Usage Examples

Here are some healthy Halloween treats for ghouls and witches of all ages.

It was such a treat to see her back in action on the London stage.

I lured the cat into her carrier by throwing a couple of treats in there.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An entertainment, outing, food, drink, or other indulgence provided by someone for the enjoyment of others.
  2. 2.An unexpected gift, event etc., which provides great pleasure.
  3. 3.A snack food item designed to be given to pets.
  4. 4.A parley or discussion of terms; a negotiation.
  5. 5.An entreaty.

verb

  1. 1.To negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for or with).
  2. 2.To discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to conduct a discussion.
  3. 3.To discourse on; to represent or deal with in a particular way, in writing or speaking.
  4. 4.To entreat or beseech (someone).
  5. 5.To handle, deal with or behave towards in a specific way.

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