verb
Meaning 1
To paint a surface, place or picture.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- I spent the weekend painting up my shed.
Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
paint up
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verb
Meaning 2
To touch up a paint job.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- I'll hire people for the difficult chores, but I can paint up the damaged areas on the living room walls.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
To make someone or something appear to be a particular way.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
Examples
- His description painted you up to be a monster.
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History
Etymology
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