How to Use "Treat" with Example Sentences

treat (v): to handle someone or something in a certain way; to give medical care

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Used with adverbs:

"The teacher treats each student equally."
(equally, fairly)

"He treats his dog badly."
(badly, harshly, roughly)

"She has been treated well."
(well, kindly)

"They were treated unfairly by the police."
(unfairly, unjustly)

"The doctor successfully treated the patient."
(successfully, effectively)

"The cut on her finger had to be medically treated."
(medically, surgically)

"If you do not properly treat that wound, it will get infected."
(properly)

Used with prepositions:

"She is treated like a queen."
(like)

"He treats her with care."
"I will treat the infection with strong antibiotics."
(with)

"He was treated for a broken arm."
(for)

treat (n): a gift that makes someone happy

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Used with adjectives:

"I have a special treat for you."
(special, big, real, great, little, small)

"Dining out is a rare treat these days."
(rare, occasional)

"This is a tasty treat from the bakery."
(tasty, sweet, delicious)

Used with verbs:

"You deserve a treat for being good at the doctor's office."
(deserve, earn)

"I like to hand out treats during the holidays."
(hand out, give out, pass out)

"They get treats at their grandmother's house."
(get, receive)

Used with prepositions:

"They took the kids to the amusement park for a special treat."
(for, as)