nounπShareA discoloured spot or area."The coffee left a brown stain on my white shirt. "appearancemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA blemish on one's character or reputation."Her dishonesty was a significant stain on her otherwise impeccable reputation at school. "charactermoralsocietyguiltnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA substance used to soak into a surface and colour it."The carpenter applied a dark walnut stain to the wooden table to enhance its grain. "materialsubstancecolorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA reagent or dye used to stain microscope specimens so as to make some structures visible."The biology student used a special stain to highlight the cell nuclei under the microscope. "medicinebiologybiochemistrysciencechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of a number of non-standard tinctures used in modern heraldry."The family crest displayed a unique stain, a mixture of gold and green, in its heraldic design. "heraldryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo discolour."armour stained with blood"appearancematerialmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation"Her lies about the project's progress stained her reputation among her colleagues. "charactermoralguiltsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo coat a surface with a stain"the stained glass used for church windows"appearancematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become stained; to take a stain."The new carpet will stain easily if you spill juice on it. "appearancematerialconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo treat (a microscopic specimen) with a dye, especially one that dyes specific features"The lab technician will stain the bacteria sample to make them easier to see under the microscope. "biologymedicinebiochemistrymicroorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to seem inferior or soiled by comparison."His cheating on the exam stained his reputation as an honest student. "appearancecharacterqualitymoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
