paint

/peɪnt/ /pænt/ /pʌnt/

Definitions

1. verb

to apply a coat of color to a surface, typically using a brush

“She spent the day painting the living room.”

2. noun

a substance used to color or decorate a surface

“The paint on the wall is peeling off.”

3. noun

a representation of something, especially a picture or drawing

“The artist’s paint captured the beauty of the sunset.”

4. verb

to describe or characterize something in a particular way

“He tried to paint a positive picture of the company’s financial situation.”

Synonyms

  • coat
  • color
  • decorate

Antonyms

  • erase
  • remove