handle vs treat

handle

verb
  • To behave in a particular way when handled (managed, controlled, directed). 

  • To receive and transfer; to have pass through one's hands; hence, to buy and sell. 

  • To treat, to deal with (in a specified way). 

  • To manage, use, or wield with the hands. 

  • To put up with; to endure (and continue to function). 

  • To illegally touch the ball with the hand or arm; to commit handball. 

  • To use the hands. 

  • To accustom to the hand; to take care of with the hands. 

  • To deal with (a subject, argument, topic, or theme) in speaking, in writing, or in art. 

  • To be concerned with; to be an expert in. 

  • To manage, control, or direct. 

  • To touch; to feel or hold with the hand(s). 

noun
  • The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved. 

  • A reference to an object or structure that can be stored in a variable. 

  • A half-gallon (1.75-liter) bottle of alcohol. 

  • The smooth, irreducible subcurve of a comb which connects to each of the other components in exactly one point. 

  • The gross amount of wagering within a given period of time or for a given event at one of more establishments. 

  • An instrument for effecting a purpose (either literally or figuratively); a tool, or an opportunity or pretext. 

  • A topological space homeomorphic to a ball but viewed as a product of two lower-dimensional balls. 

  • A 10 fluid ounce (285 mL) glass of beer. 

  • A point, an extremity of land. 

  • The tactile qualities of a fabric, e.g., softness, firmness, elasticity, fineness, resilience, and other qualities perceived by touch. 

  • A name, nickname or pseudonym. 

  • A title attached to one's name, such as Doctor or Colonel. 

treat

verb
  • To handle, deal with or behave towards in a specific way. 

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

  • To care for medicinally or surgically; to apply medical care to. 

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

  • To provide something special and pleasant. 

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

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

  • To discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to conduct a discussion. 

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

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

  • A snack food item designed to be given to pets. 

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

How often have the words handle and treat occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )