refine vs treat

treat vs refine

refine is not a noun while treat is a noun.

refine and treat both are verbs.

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

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

refine: treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition
treat: subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

Other hypernyms of refine include process.

refine (noun)	treat (noun)
	an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight
	something considered choice to eat

refine (verb)	treat (verb)
reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities	provide treatment for
improve or perfect by pruning or polishing	subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition	regard or consider in a specific way
attenuate or reduce in vigor, strength, or intensity by polishing or purifying	act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
make more precise or increase the discriminatory powers of	engage in negotiations in order to reach an agreement
make more complex, intricate, or richer	provide with choice or abundant food or drink
	provide with a gift or entertainment
	interact in a certain way

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