English · Word Candidate

treat

/tɹiːt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: treats · treating · treated

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for or with).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đàm phán, thảo luận điều khoản, mặc cả

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Verb

Examples

Now halting a few paces before the Captains of the West he looked them up and down and laughed. 'Is there any in this rout with authority to treat with me?' he asked.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to conduct a discussion.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thảo luận, xử lý một chủ đề trong viết hoặc nói

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Verb

Examples

Cicero's writing treats mainly of old age and personal duty.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An entertainment, outing, food, drink, or other indulgence provided by someone for the enjoyment of others.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một hình thức giải trí, hoạt động, thức ăn, đồ uống hoặc sự tận hưởng khác do ai đó cung cấp

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Noun

Examples

I took the kids to the zoo for a treat.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An unexpected gift, event etc., which provides great pleasure.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một món quà bất ngờ, sự kiện v.v. mang lại niềm vui lớn

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Noun

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “treat” mean?

To negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for or with).

Is “treat” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.