Besmear

Pronunciation: /bɪˈsmɪr/

Definitions of besmear

verb to smear or spread (a substance) over something in a messy or careless way

Example Sentences

A1 She besmeared her face with sunscreen before going to the beach.

A2 The children besmeared the walls with paint during their art class.

B1 The chef besmeared the bread with garlic butter before toasting it.

B2 The protesters besmeared the politician's reputation with false accusations.

C1 The artist besmeared the canvas with vibrant colors to create a striking masterpiece.

C2 The tabloids besmeared the celebrity's name with scandalous stories, damaging their public image.

Examples of besmear in a Sentence

formal The artist carefully besmeared the canvas with various colors to create a beautiful masterpiece.

informal I accidentally besmeared my shirt with ketchup while eating a burger.

slang She loves to besmear her face with makeup before going out with her friends.

figurative The scandalous rumors began to besmear his reputation, tarnishing it in the eyes of the public.

Grammatical Forms of besmear

• past tense: besmeared
• plural: besmears
• comparative: more besmeared
• superlative: most besmeared
• present tense: besmear
• future tense: will besmear
• perfect tense: have besmeared
• continuous tense: is besmearing
• singular: besmear
• positive degree: besmear
• infinitive: besmear
• gerund: besmearing
• participle: besmeared

Origin and Evolution of besmear

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'besmear' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'besmirian' which means to smear or daub.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'besmear' has retained its basic meaning of smearing or spreading a substance on something, but its usage has become less common in modern English compared to earlier centuries.