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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
to color
[Verb]

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

Ex: The children are excited to color the birthday cards. 
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to dye
to dye
[Verb]

to change the color of something using a liquid substance

Ex: She decided to dye her white shirt pink. 
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to pigment

to add color to something using a specific colored material or substance

Ex: The designer is currently pigmenting the fabric to achieve the desired shade. 
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to tint
to tint
[Verb]

to color someone's hair using a chemical

Ex: She likes to tint her hair with subtle highlights. 
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to tan
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: She tans easily and always has a golden glow in the summer. 
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to tinge
to tinge
[Verb]

to add a light or subtle color to something, giving it a hint of a particular shade

Ex: The sunrise tinges the sky with soft hues of pink and orange. 
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to black
to black
[Verb]

to become dark or black in color

Ex: As the fire burned hotter, the wood in the fireplace started to black. 
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to blacken

to make something black in color

Ex: Cooking over an open flame can blacken the surface of the pot. 
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to whiten
to whiten
[Verb]

to become white or lighter in color

Ex: The shirt tends to whiten after several washes. 
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to bleach
to bleach
[Verb]

to use chemicals to lighten or remove the color from hair

Ex: She used a special conditioner after bleaching her hair to keep it healthy. 
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to blanch
to blanch
[Verb]

to turn pale, especially in response to fear, shock, or surprise

Ex: While waiting for the results, she was visibly blanching. 
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to darken
to darken
[Verb]

to make something less light in color, often turning it towards a darker shade

Ex: The storm clouds are currently darkening the sky. 
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to dim
to dim
[Verb]

to make something less bright or shiny

Ex: She dims the lights in the evening for a cozy atmosphere. 
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to light up

to make something bright by means of color or light

Ex: The Christmas tree lights twinkled brightly, lighting up the living room with a warm, festive glow. 
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to brighten

to add more attractive and lively colors to something, making it look more cheerful and vibrant

Ex: She uses colorful flowers to brighten the room. 
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to irradiate

to shine or cast rays of light upon something

Ex: The lanterns irradiated the campsite, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere. 
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