Meaning & use
repaint
To cover a surface with a new layer of paint, often to replace an old color.
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They repainted the fence white after years of fading in the sun.
The city repainted the crosswalk lines to improve visibility for drivers.
A note on using this word
Repaint is used for both artistic works and everyday surfaces like walls, fences, and vehicles.
Words with a similar meaning
redecorate
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