PAINT Synonyms
There are 22 hypernyms of the word paint. (close relations)
Definition of PAINT
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pigment | nounn | |||||||
noun • dry coloring material (especially a powder to be mixed with a liquid to produce paint, etc.) • any substance whose presence in plant or animal tissues produces a characteristic color • a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating verb • acquire pigment; become colored or imbued • color or dye with a pigment | ||||||||
blend | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an occurrence of thorough mixing • a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings • the act of blending components together thoroughly verb • combine into one • blend or harmonize • mix together different elements | ||||||||
brush | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a dense growth of bushes • an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle • momentary contact • conducts current between rotating and stationary parts of a generator or motor • a bushy tail or part of a bushy tail (especially of the fox) • a minor short-term fight • the act of brushing your teeth • the act of brushing your hair • contact with something dangerous or undesirable verb • rub with a brush, or as if with a brush • touch lightly and briefly • clean with a brush • sweep across or over • remove with or as if with a brush • cover by brushing | ||||||||
coat | nounn | |||||||
noun • an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors • a thin layer covering something • growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal verb • put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface • cover or provide with a coat • form a coat over | ||||||||
color | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • having or capable of producing colors noun • a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect • interest and variety and intensity • the timbre of a musical sound • an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading • any material used for its color • (physics) the characteristic of quarks that determines their role in the strong interaction • the appearance of objects (or light sources) described in terms of a person's perception of their hue and lightness (or brightness) and saturation verb • add color to • affect as in thought or feeling • modify or bias • decorate with colors • give a deceptive explanation or excuse for • change color, often in an undesired manner | ||||||||
cover | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something • bedding that keeps a person warm in bed • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book • a natural object that covers or envelops • covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) • fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations • a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink • a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else • a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent) verb • provide with a covering or cause to be covered • form a cover over • span an interval of distance, space or time • provide for • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory • travel across or pass over • be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism • hold within range of an aimed firearm • to take an action to protect against future problems • hide from view or knowledge • protect or defend (a position in a game) • maintain a check on; especially by patrolling • protect by insurance • make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities • invest with a large or excessive amount of something • help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities • be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of • spread over a surface to conceal or protect • cover as if with a shroud • copulate with a female, used especially of horses • put something on top of something else • play a higher card than the one previously played • be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game • sit on (eggs) • clothe, as if for protection from the elements | ||||||||
decorate | verbv | |||||||
verb • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. • be beautiful to look at • award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to • provide with decoration | ||||||||
dye | verbv | |||||||
noun • a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair verb • color with dye • color for microscopic study | ||||||||
hue | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength verb • take on color or become colored • suffuse with color | ||||||||
shade | nounn | |||||||
noun • relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body • a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color • protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude • a position of relative inferiority • a slight amount or degree of difference • a mental representation of some haunting experience • a representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment) • a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view verb • cast a shadow over • represent the effect of shade or shadow on • protect from light, heat, or view • vary slightly • pass from one quality such as color to another by a slight degree | ||||||||
spray | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying • a quantity of small objects flying through the air • flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage • a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist • water in small drops in the atmosphere; blown from waves or thrown up by a waterfall • a jet of vapor verb • be discharged in sprays of liquid • scatter in a mass or jet of droplets • cover by spraying with a liquid | ||||||||
stain | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a soiled or discolored appearance • (microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible • anything regarded as making something unclean • a symbol of disgrace or infamy • an act that brings discredit to the person who does it verb • color with a liquid dye or tint • produce or leave stains • make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically • color for microscopic study | ||||||||
texture | nounn | |||||||
noun • the feel of a surface or a fabric • the essential quality of something • the musical pattern created by parts being played or sung together • the characteristic appearance of a surface having a tactile quality • the physical composition of something (especially with respect to the size and shape of the small constituents of a substance) | ||||||||
tint | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color • a dye for coloring the hair • a just detectable amount verb • color lightly | ||||||||
varnish | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a coating that provides a hard, lustrous, transparent finish to a surface verb • cover with varnish | ||||||||
blush | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health • makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks • sudden reddening of the face (as from embarrassment or guilt or shame or modesty) verb • turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame • become rosy or reddish | ||||||||
blusher | nounn | |||||||
noun • yellowish edible agaric that usually turns red when touched • makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks | ||||||||
key | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated • United States lawyer and poet who wrote a poem after witnessing the British attack on Baltimore during the War of 1812; the poem was later set to music and entitled `The Star-Spangled Banner' (1779-1843) • something crucial for explaining • pitch of the voice • any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music • a kilogram of a narcotic drug • a winged often one-seed indehiscent fruit as of the ash or elm or maple • a coral reef off the southern coast of Florida • (basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court; usually painted a different color from the rest of the court • a list of answers to a test • a list of words or phrases that explain symbols or abbreviations • a generic term for any device whose possession entitles the holder to a means of access • mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock) • the central building block at the top of an arch or vault • a lever (as in a keyboard) that actuates a mechanism when depressed adjective satellite • serving as an essential component verb • identify as in botany or biology, for example • provide with a key • vandalize a car by scratching the sides with a key • regulate the musical pitch of • harmonize with or adjust to | ||||||||
rouge | nounn | |||||||
noun • makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks verb • redden by applying rouge to |