English · Common Verbs
paint
/peɪnt/
[/peɪnt/]
apply colour
Beginnerverb
Definition
To put paint on a surface, or to create a picture using paint.
Example
They decided to paint the bedroom a soft shade of blue to make it feel calmer.
They decided to paint the bedroom a soft shade of blue to make it feel calmer.
Etymology
From Old French 'peintier', from Latin 'pingere' (to paint, depict).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for decorating walls and for creating works of art.