painted; painting; paints
1
a(1)
: to apply color, pigment, or paint to
(2)
: to color with a cosmetic
b(1)
: to apply with a movement resembling that used in painting
(2)
: to treat with a liquid by brushing or swabbing
paint the wound with iodine
2
a(1)
: to produce in lines and colors on a surface by applying pigments
(2)
: to depict by such lines and colors
b
: to decorate, adorn, or variegate by applying lines and colors
c
: to produce or evoke as if by painting
paints glowing pictures of the farm
3
: to touch up or cover over by or as if by painting
4
: to depict as having specified or implied characteristics
paints them whiter than the evidence justifies—
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: the action of painting : something produced by painting
2
: makeup
especially
: a cosmetic to add color
3
a(1)
: a mixture of a pigment and a suitable liquid to form a closely adherent coating when spread on a surface in a thin coat
(2)
: the pigment used in this mixture especially when in the form of a cake
a box of paints
b
: an applied coating of paint
4
or paint horse
: a horse marked with patches of white and another color : pinto
specifically
: american paint horse
5
6
: color manipulation on a computer screen in a manner reminiscent of painting
—usually used before another noun
a paint program
Synonyms
Examples of paint in a Sentence
Verb
I need to paint the bookcase.
We're going to paint the room yellow.
The classroom wall was painted with clouds and rainbows.
He painted that portrait of his wife.
She painted the landscape on a square canvas.
I like to draw and my sister likes to paint.
The beauty of the world inspires me to paint.
He paints mostly in oils.
The study paints a bleak picture of the effects of pollution on animal life.
Noun
Apply paint to the canvas in a series of short strokes.
I need more blue paint.
The old walls are coated with several layers of paint.
a can of latex paint
The house needs a fresh coat of paint.
The store sells many different paints.
Did you chip the paint?
The car's paint is cracking.
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Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
Combining genetics with historical information and archeological evidence allows researchers to paint both a more complete and more accurate picture, and demonstrates how teamwork from different disciplines can unearth rich, complex stories.
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Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
The center blocked three shots — including a mid-range jumper — and was a favorite target of teammates for passes in the paint.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Verb
He’s finally painted the town in the colors of his mother’s desperate dreams, but there will be no verbal acknowledgment of pride to drown out her final words of hate.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
Combining genetics with historical information and archeological evidence allows researchers to paint both a more complete and more accurate picture, and demonstrates how teamwork from different disciplines can unearth rich, complex stories.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
Noun
At the half, Denver was outscoring Dallas by 15 from the perimeter and getting outscored by 16 in the paint.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
The center blocked three shots — including a mid-range jumper — and was a favorite target of teammates for passes in the paint.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Paint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paint. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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paint
1 of 2 verb1
: to apply paint or a covering or coloring substance to
paint a wall
2
a
: to make a picture or design by using paints
paint a portrait
b
: to describe clearly
paint a scene in words
3
: to practice the art of painting
paint
2 of 2 noun1
2
: a mixture of coloring matter and a suitable liquid to form a thin coating when spread on a surface
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