paint

/peɪnt/
noun
  1. A colored liquid or paste that is spread on a surface to decorate or protect it.
    • The old paint on the fence was peeling and needed to be replaced.
    • We need to buy a can of blue paint for the bedroom walls.
    • The artist mixed red and yellow paint to make orange.
verb
  1. To cover a surface with paint, usually using a brush or roller.
    • He painted the fence a bright shade of green.
    • She carefully painted the trim around the windows.
    • They plan to paint the kitchen white this weekend.
  2. To create a picture or design using paint.
    • She loves to paint landscapes in watercolor.
    • The artist painted a portrait of the mayor.
    • He painted a mural on the side of the building.
  3. To describe or represent something in words or images, often vividly.
    • Her speech painted a hopeful vision of the future.
    • The documentary paints a grim picture of the effects of pollution.
    • The author paints a vivid picture of life in the 1800s.
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