paint
Pronunciation
Verb
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
To cover a surface with colour using a brush, roller, or spray, or to create a picture this way.
Usage notes
To paint the town red means to go out and celebrate energetically.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "They _____ the fence a bright shade of green."
Answer: paint
In your own words, what does "paint" mean?
To cover a surface with colour using a brush, roller, or spray, or to create a picture this way.
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