re-dye

She decided to re-dye her faded blue sweater a vibrant shade of red.

Definition

Verb: To dye something again, typically to refresh or change its color.

Usage Examples

• (To apply dye a second time to restore or alter the color.)
• (To apply hair dye again for a desired result.)

Advanced Usage

• "to re-dye a garment": to apply dye to a piece of clothing that has already been dyed, often to cover stains or restore vibrancy.
  • The old curtains were re-dyed to match the new furniture. (The curtains were colored again to coordinate with the decor.)

Variants and Related Words

• Dye (n/v): a substance used to color materials; the act of applying such a substance.

  • She used a natural dye to color the wool. (A coloring agent derived from plants or minerals.)

• Re-dyeing (n): the process or act of dyeing something again.

  • The re-dyeing of the carpet was necessary after the spill. (The second application of dye.)

Synonyms

• Recolor: to change or restore the color of something.
• Retint: to apply a new tint or shade to something.

Phrasal Verbs

• Dye over: to apply a new layer of dye on top of an existing color.

  • She decided to dye over the previous color with a darker shade. (To cover an old dye with a new one.)

• Dye up: to dye something completely or thoroughly.

  • He dyed up the entire shirt to ensure an even color. (To apply dye fully.)

Related Idioms

• Dye in the wool: used metaphorically to describe something deeply ingrained or permanent.

  • Her loyalty was dyed in the wool, unshakeable. (Firmly established, as if colored permanently.)

• A fast dye: a dye that does not fade or wash out easily.

  • This is a fast dye, so the color will last for years. (A durable coloring.)