A Quick and Simple Dictionary

treat

1. Verb.  (intransitive) To negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (''for'' or ''with''). (defdate, from 13th c.) .
2. Verb.  (intransitive) To discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to conduct a discussion. (defdate, from 14th c.) .
3. Verb.  (transitive) To discourse on; to represent or deal with in a particular way, in writing or speaking. (defdate, from 14th c.) .
4. Verb.  (transitive, intransitive) To entreat or beseech (someone). (defdate, 14th-17th c.) .
5. Verb.  (transitive) To handle, deal with or behave towards in a specific way. (defdate, from 14th c.) .
6. Verb.  (transitive) To entertain with food or drink, especially at one's own expense; to show hospitality to. (defdate, from 16th c.) .
7. Verb.  (transitive) To care for medicinally or surgically; to apply medical care to. (defdate, from 18th c.) .
8. Verb.  (transitive) To subject to a chemical or other action; to act upon with a specific scientific result in mind. (defdate, from 19th c.) .
9. Noun.  An entertainment, outing, or other indulgence provided by someone for the enjoyment of others.
10. Noun.  An unexpected gift, event etc., which provides great pleasure.
11. Noun.  (obsolete) A parley or discussion of terms; a negotiation.
12. Noun.  (obsolete) An entreaty.