to paint

Verb · English

Meaning 1

to create a picture or design using paint

(create an image with pigment)

Example

She wants to paint a beautiful picture of the sunset.

Meaning 2

to cover a surface with a layer of paint

(apply liquid coating to a surface)

Example

We decided to paint the living room walls a soft shade of blue.

Synonyms

depict, portray, color, coat, varnish

Grammar

present simple
i
paint
you
paint
he she it
paints
we
paint
they
paint
past simple
painted
past participle
painted
present participle
painting

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