Definition

To add color to something, making it more vibrant or visually appealing.

Example

The artist decided to colorise the black and white photograph to bring it to life.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I just got some new art supplies to colorise my sketches.

That sounds awesome! I love adding color to my drawings too.

Yeah, it makes such a difference when you colorise them well.

Absolutely! It really brings the whole piece to life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Colorise → It is formed from "color" (from Latin "color", meaning hue or tint) and "-ise" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating to make or to become). The word "colorise" means to make something have color or to add color to it.

Memory Tip

Think of adding a 'hue' ('color') to something — that's what 'colorise' means.

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