Meaning & use

Treats

noun·Everyday

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Special or pleasurable things, especially food, given to someone to enjoy.

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The dog waited eagerly by the counter for treats.

She saved the sweet treats for after dinner.

A note on using this word

Also functions as the third-person singular form of the verb 'treat', as in 'he treats his employees fairly'.

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Another way to use it

2. verb

Verb, third person singular: behaves toward someone or something in a specified manner, or provides for someone's enjoyment.

She always treats her staff with respect.

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