English · Common Verbs

paints

/peɪnts/

[/peɪnts/]

third-person singular of paint

Beginnerverb

Definition

Third-person singular present of 'paint': used when he, she, or it applies colour to a surface.

Example

My uncle paints beautiful landscapes of the countryside whenever he has a free weekend.

My uncle paints beautiful landscapes of the countryside whenever he has a free weekend.

Etymology

From Old French 'peindre', from Latin 'pingere' (to paint).

How & Where It’s Used

Used with singular subjects in the present tense to describe painting.

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