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

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to dye

to change the color of something using a liquid substance

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to pigment

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

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to tint

to color someone's hair using a chemical

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to tan

(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

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

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to black

to become dark or black in color

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to blacken

to make something black in color

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to whiten

to become white or lighter in color

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to bleach

to use chemicals to lighten or remove the color from hair

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to blanch

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

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to darken

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

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to dim

to make something less bright or shiny

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to light up

to make something bright by means of color or light

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to brighten

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

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to irradiate

to shine or cast rays of light upon something

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