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Definition of repaint

repaint

/riːˈpeɪnt/
Plural:repaints
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Adjective:repainted
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Past Simple:repainted
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Past Participle:repainted
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Present Participle:repainting
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repaint Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To paint a surface, object, or building again, either to refresh its appearance or to change its color.

Example

"They decided to repaint the living room walls a warm shade of cream before moving in."

2

To restore or alter parts of a painting by applying new pigment over the original work.

Example

"Conservators discovered that a later artist had tried to repaint the damaged background of the portrait."

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• noun

1

An act of applying a fresh coat of paint to a surface, object, or artwork, or a section that has been painted over.

Example

"The antique cabinet looks much brighter after a careful repaint."

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• Rhymes for repaint

• Nearby Words

repack
repackage
repackager
repaint
repair
repairability
repairable

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Repaint. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/repaint
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