Pay for food and/or drink consumed by others (5)

I believe the answer is:

treat

(Other definitions for treat that I've seen before include "Cure" , "Special delight; handle" , "Pay for someone's food or entertainment" , "Practise medicine" , "Give medical care or free meal to" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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