treat
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1.0
- noun
- /trit/
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capricho
- The chocolate cake was a delightful treat at the birthday party.
- a special treat
- a tasty treat
- get a treat
Be a bit selfish, have treats, start saying no all the time.
- Be a bit selfish, have treats, start saying no all the time.
- Oh my goodness, what a treat this is.
- But first we have a special treat, a Big Brother legend.
- And today I am identifying candy and treats and whatnot by touch.
- And she is going to come over every day for treats, right?
Examples
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And you, as always, provided us with a special treat.
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I mean, it was a treat to get a pair of shoes once a year.
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And just what is the treat that you give yourself?
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But I do have another treat in store for you.
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You guys, you are in for a very special treat tonight.
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I got a treat for you.
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Do we have a visual treat for you today?
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But first we have a special treat, a Big Brother legend.
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Just such a talented guy, a treat to be around.
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Tonight you are in for a treat, Ezra.
Synonyms
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1.2
A thing or feeling that gives great pleasure
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2.3
A small sweet food people eat for pleasure
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6.3
A rare or special food that people enjoy for its taste
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2.1
Something you enjoy very much
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3.7
Sweet food like candy or a small cake
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1.6
A small treat given to enjoy or as a reward
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5.3
A small, tasty piece of food often given as a treat
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9.9
A small fancy dish served as a treat
Antonyms
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1.3
An action that makes someone suffer for breaking a rule, like a fine or time in prison
Idioms
- Informal
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3.9
Give someone very special care and attention like a king or queen
Compounds
- Baby Talk
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2.5
An activity where children go from house to house asking for sweets on Halloween
How Pleasant
Surface Forms
Etymology
Treat comes from an old word meaning 'to handle' or 'deal with', and it shares the same root tract you see in tractor. So a treat is something given special care or attention, like a sweet or a small gift.