# repaint

/ɹiˈpeɪnt/ (US) · CEFR B1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/repaint
Updated: 2026-10-21

## Definition

to paint something again to make it look new or to change its color.

For teachers: to apply a fresh coat of paint to a surface already painted, either to restore its appearance or to change its color.

## Examples

- They repaint the kitchen walls every five years.
- The landlord decided to repaint the apartment white before the new tenants moved in.
- After years of salt air had blistered the shutters, the owners hired a crew to strip the wood and repaint the entire facade in muted grey.

## Usage notes

- The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.

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