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puhekieltä To negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for or with). (defdate)
1955, (w), The Return of the King, George Allen & Unwin:
- 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.
1985, (w), Quinx, Faber & Faber 2004 (Avignon Quintet), p. 1365:
- After all, in this hideous war we have just passed through never forget that Halifax would have treated with Hitler: it took Churchill to refuse.
2010, David Mitchell, The Observer, 6 Jun 2010:
- I wouldn't promote businesses I considered immoral – ambulance-chasing lawyers or online roulette for example – but I've got nothing against computer or software manufacture: they're important and any reputable company in that industry is welcome to treat for my services.
puhekieltä To discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to conduct a discussion. (defdate)
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Ciceros writing treats mainly of old age and personal duty.''
Milton
- Now of love they treat.
puhekieltä To discourse on; to represent or deal with in a particular way, in writing or speaking. (defdate)
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The article treated feminism as a quintessentially modern movement.
puhekieltä To entreat or beseech (someone). (defdate)
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Only let my family live, I treat thee.
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puhekieltä To handle, deal with or behave towards in a specific way. (defdate)
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You treated me like a fool.
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She was tempted to treat the whole affair as a joke.
puhekieltä To entertain with food or drink, especially at one's own expense; to show hospitality to; to pay for as celebration or reward. (defdate)
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I treated my son to some popcorn in the interval.
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Ive done so well this month, I'll treat you all to dinner (or 'Dinner is my treat.)''
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My husband treated me to a Paris holiday for our anniversary.
puhekieltä To care for medicinally or surgically; to apply medical care to. (defdate)
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They treated me for malaria.
puhekieltä To subject to a chemical or other action; to act upon with a specific scientific result in mind. (defdate)
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He treated the substance with sulphuric acid.
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I treated the photo somewhat to make the colours more pronounced.
To provide something special and pleasant.
2012, Chelsea 6-0 Wolves http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19632463
- The Chelsea captain was a virtual spectator as he was treated to his side's biggest win for almost two years as Stamford Bridge serenaded him with chants of "there's only one England captain," some 48 hours after he announced his retirement from international football.
An entertainment, outing, or other indulgence provided by someone for the enjoyment of others.
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I took the kids to the zoo for a treat.
An unexpected gift, event etc., which provides great pleasure.
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It was such a treat to see her back in action on the London stage.
puhekieltä A parley or discussion of terms; a negotiation.
puhekieltä An entreaty.
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