repaint Meaning & Definition
What Does Repaint Mean?
As a verb, repaint means To paint anew or again, especially if recently painted. It can also mean To draw or render again on the display. As a noun, it means The act or process of painting something again, especially if recently painted.
Repaint at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɹiːˈpeɪnt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | repaints |
| Verb forms | repaints, repainting, repainted |
Repaint Definition (Verb)
- To paint anew or again, especially if recently painted.
to repaint a house; to repaint the ground of a picture
- To draw or render again on the display.
Repaint as a Noun
- The act or process of painting something again, especially if recently painted.
They didn't like the color so we had to do a repaint.
- The act of drawing or rendering again on the display.
Synonyms of Repaint
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Repaint synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Repaint
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Repaint in a Sentence
to repaint a house; to repaint the ground of a picture
Related terms: reapply, recoat, renovate
They didn't like the color so we had to do a repaint.
The priming wasn't good, so we had to do a repaint.
Word Forms & Grammar
repaint (third-person singular simple present repaints, present participle repainting, simple past and past participle repainted)
repaint (plural repaints)
Words That Rhyme With Repaint
Origin of Repaint
From re- + paint (“verb”).
How Do You Say Repaint?
Repaint is pronounced //ɹiːˈpeɪnt// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Repaint
Is repaint a verb or a noun?
Repaint is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of repaint?
The plural of repaint is repaints.
What is the past tense of repaint?
The past tense of repaint is repainted. The present participle is repainting.