treat vs operate

operate vs treat

treat is a noun but operate is not a noun.

treat and operate both are verbs.

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

As verbs, operate is a hyponym of treat; that is, operate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than treat:

treat: provide treatment for
operate: perform surgery on

Other hyponyms of treat include hyperventilate, massage, purge, correct, insufflate, detox, detoxify, irrigate, iodise, iodize, doctor, vet, nurse, manipulate, administer, dispense, relieve, remedy, dress, splint, operate on, medicate, medicine, bleed, leech, phlebotomise, phlebotomize, cup, transfuse, shock, pack, burn, cauterise, cauterize, analyse, analyze, psychoanalyse, psychoanalyze.

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

treat (verb)	operate (verb)
provide treatment for	perform surgery on
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition	perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
regard or consider in a specific way	handle and cause to function
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression	keep engaged
engage in negotiations in order to reach an agreement	perform as expected when applied
provide with choice or abundant food or drink	direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
provide with a gift or entertainment
interact in a certain way

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