paint
Third Person
paints
Present Participle
painting
Past Tense
painted
Past Participle
painted
1
to cover a surface or object with a colored liquid, usually for decoration
- They spent the weekend painting their living room walls a soothing shade of blue.
- To enhance the curb appeal, the homeowner chose to paint the front door a bold red.
- The artist painted the fence white to match the house.
- He painted the old wooden chair black to give it a fresh look.
- They decided to paint the exterior of their house a cheerful yellow.
2
to produce a picture or design with paint
transitive
- She painted a beautiful landscape of the countryside.
- The artist painted a portrait of his wife using oil colors.
- He enjoys painting abstract art, using bold colors and shapes.
- The students painted murals on the classroom walls as part of a school project.
- She painted a still life of fruits and flowers for the art exhibition.
3
to describe or portray something in words
transitive
- The author painted a vivid picture of the bustling city streets in his novel.
- She painted a haunting scene of desolation and despair in her poetry.
- The documentary painted a grim picture of the environmental degradation in the region.
- The speaker painted a compelling portrait of courage and resilience in the face of adversity.
- His speech painted a hopeful vision of a future filled with opportunity and prosperity.
4
to use a brush or similar tool to apply a liquid substance onto a surface for decorative or protective purposes
transitive
- She painted the fence with a fresh coat of white paint.
- He painted the trim around the windows using a small brush.
- They painted the walls of the room with a roller for even coverage.
- He painted the doorframe with precision, ensuring no spots were missed.
- They painted the metal gate with rust-resistant paint to prevent corrosion.