treated
v.v. to behave toward someone in a specific way, or to give medical care to a person or animal. It can also mean using a special substance to protect or clean something.
v. to behave toward or deal with someone in a specified manner; to provide medical care to a patient. Also used to describe the application of a chemical or physical process to a substance to improve its properties.
The doctor treated my injury with a bandage.
The manager treated every employee with respect, which helped create a very positive work environment.
Wood used for outdoor construction is often chemically treated to prevent rot and ensure the structure remains stable against the elements for several decades.
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object. When referring to behavior, it is often followed by an adverb or a prepositional phrase starting with 'as' or 'like'.