Children should treat their parents with respect.
Children should treat their parents with respect.
English
treat
tɹiːt, triːt
Meaning: to give medical care or attention to; to behave toward someone in a particular way
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | treat |
| 3rd person singular present | treats |
| Present participle | treating |
| Past | treated |
| Will future | will treat |
| Going-to future | going to treat |
| Imperative negative | don't treat / do not treat |
Example sentences
The doctor treated him for a minor injury.
The doctor treated him for a minor injury.
We need to make fundamental changes to the way we treat our environment.
We need to make fundamental changes to the way we treat our environment.
The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the infection.
The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the infection.
The city invested in a new system to treat raw sewage before it reaches the ocean.
The city invested in a new system to treat raw sewage before it reaches the ocean.
Usage Notes
Used when a doctor provides medical care. It can also mean to behave toward someone in a specific way, or to buy something special for someone.
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