Paint: meaning, definitions and examples

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paint

[ peɪnt ]

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artistic creation

Paint is a colored substance that is spread over a surface and dries to leave a thin decorative or protective coating.

Synonyms

color, dye, pigment

Examples of usage

She used different paints to create a beautiful mural.
The artist mixed several colors of paint to achieve the perfect shade.

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apply color

To paint means to apply color to a surface using a brush or other tool.

Synonyms

color, decorate, dye

Examples of usage

He painted the walls of his house a bright yellow.
She enjoys painting landscapes in her free time.

Translations

Translations of the word "paint" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pintar

🇮🇳 पेंट

🇩🇪 malen

🇮🇩 melukis

🇺🇦 малювати

🇵🇱 malować

🇯🇵 絵を描く

🇫🇷 peindre

🇪🇸 pintar

🇹🇷 boyamak

🇰🇷 그리다

🇸🇦 يرسم

🇨🇿 malovat

🇸🇰 maľovať

🇨🇳 画

🇸🇮 barvati

🇮🇸 mála

🇰🇿 сурет салу

🇬🇪 ხატვა

🇦🇿 çəkmək

🇲🇽 pintar

Word origin

The word 'paint' originated from the Old French word 'peint', which comes from the Latin word 'pingere' meaning 'to paint, decorate'. The use of paint dates back thousands of years, with evidence of early humans using natural pigments to decorate caves and create art.

See also: paintbrush, painted, painter, painting.