paint

/pˈe‍ɪnt/

/ˈpeɪnt/

[verb] [noun]

to paint

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to cover a surface or object with a colored liquid, usually for decoration

to produce a picture or design with paint

make a painting of

apply a liquid to; e.g., paint the gutters with linseed oil

Paint

[NOUN]

a colored liquid that you put on the surface of a wall, etc. to decorate or protect it

synonyms : pigment

makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks

synonyms : blusher

rouge

(basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court; usually painted a different color from the rest of the court

synonyms : key

dry blocks or tubes of a colored substance used for making pictures

Examples

1. The book paints a vivid picture of life in the city.

2. The board meeting painted a pretty grim picture.

3. The artist painted the landscape with pale green meadows and distant mountains.

4. The young artist painted a beautiful picture.

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