treated

/ˈtritɪd/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
Synonyms
adjective
  1. 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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