The child used a red crayon to color the sun.
The child used a red crayon to color the sun.
English
color
ˈkʌlər
Meaning: to affect or influence something (often in a negative or biased way); to add color
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | color |
| 3rd person singular present | colors |
| Present participle | colorring |
| Past | colorred |
| Will future | will color |
| Going-to future | going to color |
| Imperative negative | don't color / do not color |
Example sentences
Early experiences colored her attitude to work.
Early experiences colored her attitude to work.
Usage Notes
In this context, it means to influence how someone thinks or feels about something. It can also literally mean adding color to something.
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