treating

Pluraltreatings

1. 1
   verb

   Present participle and gerund of treat. Use this -ing form for an action happening now.

   The vet is treating a sick dog this afternoon.

   She enjoys treating her little brother to ice cream.

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2. 2
   nouncountable or uncountable

   The act of dealing with or caring for someone or something.

   Like the care a nurse gives to help someone feel better.

   The treating of his injury took several days.

   Her gentle treating of the patients earned their trust.

   Similartreatment, handling, care

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3. 3
   nounCommonwealthUKuncountable

   The crime of giving a voter food, drink, or fun to win their vote.

   The candidate was fined for treating after giving voters free meals.

   Buying drinks for people on election day can count as treating.

   Similarbribery

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4. 4
   nounhistoricaluncountable

   An old custom in which men gave young women fun outings and gifts in return for their company.

   Through treating, young women in the city could enjoy shows they could not afford.

   Many couples first met through the old custom of treating.

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