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treat

noun [C] (SPECIAL EXPERIENCE)
 
 
/triːt/

Definition

C2 a special and enjoyable occasion or experience: We're going to Italy for the weekend - it's my birthday treat. As a special treat, I'll take you to my favourite restaurant.Pleasure and happinessCelebrations, parties and special occasionsSpecific holidays and festivals
(Definition of treat noun (SPECIAL EXPERIENCE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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