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Verbs of Making and Changing - Verbs for Changes in Color

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to changes in color such as "dye", "brighten", and "dim".

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Categorized English Verbs of Making and Changing
to color
[Verb]

to make something more colorful or change its color using paints or other coloring materials

Ex: We color the ocean with shades of blue .
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to dye
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to change the color of something using a liquid substance

Ex: Some people prefer dye their gray hair instead of leaving it natural .
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to add color to something using a specific colored material or substance

Ex: While working on the mural , the painters were pigmenting the walls .
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to tint
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to color someone's hair using a chemical

Ex: Over time , the sun tinted her hair to a lighter tone .
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to tan
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(of a person or a person's skin) to become darkened or brown as a result of exposure to the sun

Ex: I dotan well and usually end up with a sunburn instead .
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to tinge
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to add a light or subtle color to something, giving it a hint of a particular shade

Ex: Tomorrow , he tinge the walls with a light coat of peach paint .
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to black
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to become dark or black in color

Ex: The metal surface started black after being exposed to the elements for years .
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to make something black in color

Ex: Tomorrow , he will use a marker blacken the outlines of the drawing .
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to whiten
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to become white or lighter in color

Ex: The old whitened in the sun after being left in the field .
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to bleach
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to use chemicals to lighten or remove the color from hair

Ex: bleaching her hair , it became very dry .
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to blanch
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to turn pale, especially in response to fear, shock, or surprise

Ex: He tends blanch whenever he hears bad news .
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to darken
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to make something less light in color, often turning it towards a darker shade

Ex: The darkened the sauce by adding a rich , flavorful ingredient .
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to dim
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to make something less bright or shiny

Ex: Before the presentation , they dim the projector for better visibility .
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to make something bright by means of color or light

Ex: The artist 's bold use of lit up the canvas , creating a vibrant and expressive work of art .
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to add more attractive and lively colors to something, making it look more cheerful and vibrant

Ex: Tomorrow , they brighten their garden with new plantings .
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to shine or cast rays of light upon something

Ex: The room irradiated by the soft glow of the lantern , casting shadows on the walls .
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