Gift vs. Treat — What's the Difference?

A gift or a present is an item given to someone without the expectation of payment or anything in return. An item is not a gift if that item is already owned by the one to whom it is given.

To act or behave in a specified manner toward

Something that is bestowed voluntarily and without compensation

To regard and handle in a certain way. Often used with as

The act of giving

To deal with in writing or speech; discuss

A talent, endowment, aptitude, or inclination

To deal with or represent artistically in a specified manner or style

To present something as a gift to

To provide with food, entertainment, or gifts at one's own expense

To give as a gift

To give (someone or oneself) something pleasurable

To endow with

To subject to a process, action, or change, especially to a chemical or physical process or application

Something given to another voluntarily, without charge.

To give medical aid to (someone)

A talent or natural ability.

To give medical aid to counteract (a disease or condition)

Something gained incidentally, without effort.

To deal with a subject or topic in writing or speech. Often used with of

The act, right, or power of giving or bestowing.

To pay for another's entertainment, food, or drink.

(transitive) To give as a gift or donation.

To engage in negotiations, as to reach a settlement or agree on terms

(transitive) To give away, to concede easily.

Something, such as one's food or entertainment, that is paid for by someone else.

Anything given; anything voluntarily transferred by one person to another without compensation; a present; an offering.

A source of a special delight or pleasure

The act, right, or power of giving or bestowing; as, the office is in the gift of the President.

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

A bribe; anything given to corrupt.

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

Some exceptional inborn quality or characteristic; a striking or special talent or aptitude; power; faculty; as, the gift of wit; a gift for speaking.

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

A voluntary transfer of real or personal property, without any consideration. It can be perfected only by deed, or in case of personal property, by an actual delivery of possession.

To entreat or beseech (someone).

To endow with some power or faculty. See gift{4}.

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

Something acquired without compensation

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

Natural qualities or talents

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

The act of giving

(transitive) To care for medicinally or surgically; to apply medical care to.

Give qualities or abilities to

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

Give as a present; make a gift of;

To provide something special and pleasant.

An entertainment, outing, food, drink, or other indulgence provided by someone for the enjoyment of others.

An unexpected gift, event etc., which provides great pleasure.

A snack food item designed to be given to pets.

(obsolete) A parley or discussion of terms; a negotiation.

(obsolete) An entreaty.

To handle; to manage; to use; to bear one's self toward; as, to treat prisoners cruelly; to treat children kindly.

To discourse on; to handle in a particular manner, in writing or speaking; as, to treat a subject diffusely.

To entertain with food or drink, especially the latter, as a compliment, or as an expression of friendship or regard; as, to treat the whole company.

To negotiate; to settle; to make terms for.

To care for medicinally or surgically; to manage in the use of remedies or appliances; as, to treat a disease, a wound, or a patient.

To subject to some action; to apply something to; as, to treat a substance with sulphuric acid.

To entreat; to beseech.

To discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to make discussion; - usually with of; as, Cicero treats of old age and of duties.

To negotiate; to come to terms of accommodation; - often followed by with; as, envoys were appointed to treat with France.

To give a gratuitous entertainment, esp. of food or drink, as a compliment.

A parley; a conference.

An entertainment given as an expression of regard.

That which affords entertainment; a gratification; a satisfaction; as, the concert was a rich treat.

Something considered choice to eat

An occurrence that cause special pleasure or delight

Interact in a certain way;

Subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition;

Provide treatment for;

Deal with verbally or in some form of artistic expression;

Provide with a gift or entertainment;

Provide with choice or abundant food or drink;

Engage in negotiations in order to reach an agreement;

Regard or consider in a specific way;