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: The teacher asked them to color the shapes in the worksheet .

to dye [verb]

to change the color of something using a liquid substance

Ex: Tomorrow , he will dye his hair with a bold color .

to pigment [verb]

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

Ex: The sunlight has pigmented the exterior walls over the years .

to tint [verb]

to color someone's hair using a chemical

Ex: Last month , she tinted her hair with a bold and vibrant color .

to tan [verb]

(of a person or a person's skin) to become darkened or brown as a result of exposure to the sun

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to tinge [verb]

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

Ex: Over time , the fading photograph has been tinged with a nostalgic sepia tone .

to black [verb]

to become dark or black in color

Ex: The edges of the paper curled and blacked as it got too close to the flame .

to blacken [verb]

to make something black in color

Ex: Over time , the exposure to soot has blackened the exterior walls .

to whiten [verb]

to become white or lighter in color

Ex: By the end of the summer , the fence will have whitened due to exposure to sunlight .

to bleach [verb]

to use chemicals to lighten or remove the color from hair

Ex: She decided to bleach her hair for a lighter look .

to blanch [verb]

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

Ex: Last night , she blanched when she saw a spider in her room .

to darken [verb]

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

Ex: She darkened her hair color with a new dye .

to dim [verb]

to make something less bright or shiny

Ex: During the performance , they dimmed the stage lights for a dramatic effect .

to light up [verb]

to make something bright by means of color or light

Ex: The sunrise painted the sky with hues of orange , pink , and purple , lighting up the world with a new day 's promise .

to brighten [verb]

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

Ex: Last weekend , they brightened the walls with cheerful colors .

to irradiate [verb]

to shine or cast rays of light upon something

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

Verbs of Making and Changing
Verbs for Production and Construction	Verbs for Emission	Verbs for Mixing and Merging	Verbs for Change
Verbs for Positive Change	Verbs for Negative Change	Verbs for Changes of Intensity	Verbs for Increases in Quantity or Size
Verbs for Decreases in Quantity or Size	Verbs for Structural Changes	Verbs for Changes in Color	Verbs for Changes in Temperature