treat

/tɹiːt/verb
Early Childhood
1

To negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for or with).

2

To discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to conduct a discussion.

3

To discourse on; to represent or deal with in a particular way, in writing or speaking.

4

To entreat or beseech (someone).

5

To handle, deal with or behave towards in a specific way.

6

To entertain with food or drink, especially at one's own expense; to show hospitality to; to pay for as celebration or reward.

7

To commit the offence of providing food, drink, entertainment or provision to corruptly influence a voter.

8

To care for medicinally or surgically; to apply medical care to.

9

To subject to a chemical or other action; to act upon with a specific scientific result in mind.

10

To provide (someone) with something special and pleasant.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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