Retouch (Verb)
Meaning 1
Give retouches to (hair); "retouch the roots".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Alter so as to produce a more desirable appearance; "This photograph has been retouched!".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The photographer spent hours retouching the model's blemishes to create a flawless image.
- The editor retouched the picture to remove the unwanted background noise.
- After the wedding photographer retouched the pictures, they looked perfect for the album.
- The artist had to retouch the entire painting to restore it to its former beauty.
- The makeup artist's job is to retouch the celebrity's look throughout the day of the event.