depaint

[dɪˈpeɪnt]

depaint Definition

• 1. to describe or portray something in words
• 2. to remove paint from something

Using depaint: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "depaint" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The author depainted the scene with vivid details.

• Example

  The graffiti on the wall was depainted by the city workers.

depaint Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for depaint

• describe
• portray
• represent
• characterize
• depict

Phrases with depaint

• depaint the picture

  to describe or explain something in detail

  Example

  Can you depaint the picture for me? I'm having a hard time understanding it.

• depaint the town red

  to go out and celebrate, often in a wild or extravagant manner

  Example

  After the final exams, we decided to depaint the town red and hit all the bars and clubs.

• depaint oneself from a corner

  to extricate oneself from a difficult or embarrassing situation

  Example

  He managed to depaint himself from a corner by apologizing and making amends with his colleagues.

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Summary: depaint in Brief

The verb 'depaint' [dɪˈpeɪnt] has two meanings: to describe or portray something in words, as in 'The author depainted the scene with vivid details,' and to remove paint from something, as in 'The graffiti on the wall was depainted by the city workers.' It is a formal word that can be replaced by 'describe' or 'portray.' 'Depaint' also appears in phrases like 'depaint the picture,' meaning to explain something in detail, and 'depaint the town red,' meaning to go out and celebrate.