discourse vs treat

treat vs discourse

discourse and treat both are nouns.

discourse and treat both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
discourse	Yes	No	Yes	No
treat	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, treat is a hypernym of discourse; that is, treat is a word with a broader meaning than discourse:

discourse: to consider or examine in speech or writing
treat: act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

Other hypernyms of discourse include address, cover, deal, handle, plow.

discourse (noun)	treat (noun)
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic	an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight
extended verbal expression in speech or writing	something considered choice to eat
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

discourse (verb)	treat (verb)
talk at length and formally about a topic	provide treatment for
carry on a conversation	subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
to consider or examine in speech or writing	regard or consider in a specific way
	act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
	engage in negotiations in order to reach an agreement
	provide with choice or abundant food or drink
	provide with a gift or entertainment
	interact in a certain way

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