treated
- 01 B1 Intermediate
v.behaved toward someone in a specific way, such as being kind or mean.
v.behaved toward or dealt with a person or animal in a specified manner.
Simple“The staff treated us with great respect during our stay at the hotel.”
In context“The manager treated the junior employees with a level of professional courtesy that fostered a very positive office culture.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
v.gave medical care to someone who was sick or injured.
v.provided medical care or attention to a patient for a specific condition.
Simple“The doctor treated her for a bad cough and told her to rest.”
In context“Paramedics treated the survivors for shock and minor injuries before transporting them to the local trauma centre for further observation.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
v.bought something special for someone else, like a meal or a gift.
v.provided someone with something pleasant or entertaining at one's own expense.
Simple“Since it was my birthday, my brother treated me to a fancy dinner.”
In context“To celebrate the successful merger, the CEO treated the entire department to a weekend retreat at a luxury countryside estate.”
Synonyms - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.changed by adding a substance, often to protect it or make it stronger.
adj.subjected to a chemical or physical process to improve properties or prevent decay.
Simple“The garden fence is made of treated wood so it won't rot in the rain.”
In context“The laboratory used treated glass containers to ensure that the acidic solution did not react with the surface of the vessel.”
Usage treated like · treated water