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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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 .
to pigment
[Verb]
to add color to something using a specific colored material or substance
Ex: While working on the mural , the painters were pigmenting the walls .
to tan
[Verb]
(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 .
to whiten
[Verb]
to become white or lighter in color
Ex: The old whitened in the sun after being left in the field .
to light up
[Verb]
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 .
to brighten
[Verb]
to add more attractive and lively colors to something, making it look more cheerful and vibrant
to irradiate
[Verb]
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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