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2 paint

Function:

verb

Inflected forms:

paints; paint·ed; paint·ing

Meaning:

1 [+ obj] : to cover (something) with paint : to put paint on (something) I need to paint the bookcase. We're going to paint the room yellow. The classroom wall was painted with clouds and rainbows.
2 : to make (a picture or design) by using paints [+ obj] He painted that portrait of his wife. She painted the landscape on a square canvas. The store carries hand-painted tiles. [=tiles that have pictures or designs on them that were painted by a person and not by a machine] [no obj] She paints well. I like to draw and my sister likes to paint. The beauty of the world inspires me to paint. He paints mostly in oils.compare draw
3 [+ obj] : to describe (someone or something) in a particular way The study paints a bleak/grim picture of the effects of pollution on animal life. Opponents paint a picture of the president as corrupt and irresponsible. = Opponents paint the president as corrupt and irresponsible.
4 [+ obj] : to put makeup on (a part of the body) She painted her nails with pink nail polish. She put on eye shadow and painted her lips with red lipstick.
paint over [phrasal verb]
paint over (something) : to cover (something) with a layer of paint They painted over the graffiti.
paint the town (red)
informal : to go out drinking, dancing, etc., to have a good time
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