Bleach (Verb)
Meaning 1
Remove color from; "The sun bleached the red shirt".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The prolonged exposure to sunlight bleached the vibrant colors of the painting.
- Time and weather eventually bleached the once-vibrant mural on the city's walls.
- Lighting designers need to consider how lights might bleach the delicate fabrics used for stage decor.
- Leaving the wool sweater outside too long allowed the sun to bleach its deep blue color.
- Repeated washing and exposure to UV rays had begun to bleach the colored threads of the embroidery.
Synonyms
- Discolorise
- Decolor
- Discolourise
- Decolourise
- Decolour
- Decolourize
- Decolorise
- Bleach Out
- Decolorize
- Discolorize
Related Words
Meaning 2
Make whiter or lighter; "bleach the laundry".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Bleach the stains on the shirt to make it look like new again.
- The strong detergent can bleach the colors out of your favorite clothes.
- Boiling the mushrooms won't bleach them completely white, but it's a good start.
- This laundry detergent claims to bleach whiter than other brands on the market.
- If you need to bleach the entire load, use the full cup of bleach as directed.