Synonyms for

Treated

Verb / ˈtri:tɪd / Another word for treated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To behave toward someone or deal with something in a particular way

Synonyms & similar words

deal untreated carefor plow regale toughened handle untempered cover hardened process address tempered treat doby handled managed cured healed nursed soothed helped assisted aided supported advised consulted guided coached instructed taught mentored educated

Synonyms by register

Formal

handled managed processed addressed

Informal

dealt with cared for looked after fixed

Literary

ministered to attended to nurtured

Antonyms

neglected ignored unattended abandoned disregarded unheeded

Common collocations

  • well treated
  • badly treated
  • treated with respect
  • treated unfairly
  • treated for an illness
  • treated as an equal
  • treated by a doctor

Word family

noun treatment
verb treat
adjective treatable
adverb treatably

Usage note

The word 'treated' can refer to how someone or something is handled, or to medical care. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher treated the students with kindness and respect.
  2. I treated myself to a piece of cake for doing well on my test.
  3. The vet treated the dog's broken leg.
  4. The chef treated the guests to a delicious meal.
  5. The therapist treated the patient's anxiety disorder.

Quotes

  • I'm not a doctor, I just play one on TV. But I have taken some of my tricks from the great doctors I've had the honor of working with. You know, those guys with the stethoscopes and the coats, who actually do the treating and curing.
  • The Earth is not a platform for human life. It's a living being. We're not on it but part of it. Its health is our health. Our wellbeing cannot be separated from the planet's wellbeing. We are one with the planet.
  • The way that people treat you is a statement about who they are as a human being. It's not a statement about you.

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