treated
/ˈtritɪd/
verb
- Past tense of treat: behaved toward someone or something in a certain way.
- The manager treated all employees fairly.
- He treated the old book with great care.
- She treated her guests with warmth and respect.
- Past tense of treat: gave medical care to someone or something.
- The veterinarian treated the injured dog for a broken leg.
- Doctors treated the patient with a new experimental drug.
- The wound was treated with antiseptic and bandaged.
- Past tense of treat: paid for something enjoyable for someone else, as a gift or favor.
- He treated his family to dinner at a fancy restaurant.
- She treated her friend to a movie on her birthday.
- They treated themselves to a weekend getaway.
- Past tense of treat: applied a substance or process to something to change or protect it.
- The wood was treated with a waterproof sealant.
- The water was treated with chlorine to kill bacteria.
- The fabric was treated to resist stains.
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adjective
- Having undergone a process or application to improve, protect, or change it.
- She bought treated fabric for the outdoor cushions.
- Treated lumber lasts longer outdoors than untreated wood.
- The treated water is safe to drink.
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