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Definition paint in British English

paint verb

verb
/peɪnt/
1

to put paint onto something to change its colour

Example

She was painting her nails.

Example

They followed the white arrows painted on the road.

Example

Wash the walls before you start to paint.

Synonyms and related words
colour paint dye paint decorate paper
2

to create a picture of something using paints

Example

I painted a view of the lake.

Example

He started painting professionally at an early age.

Synonyms and related words
draw paint sketch
3

to describe someone or something in a particular way

Example

The film tries to paint an accurate picture of what life is really like for these people.

Synonyms and related words
describe define illustrate
Definition paint in British English