nounπShareA discoloured spot or area."The red wine stains on the tablecloth needed to be cleaned. "appearancemarkmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA blemish on one's character or reputation."The scandal left deep stains on the politician's reputation. "charactermoralguiltvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA substance used to soak into a surface and colour it."The carpenter applied wood stains to the new table to give it a rich, brown color. "substancematerialcolorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA reagent or dye used to stain microscope specimens so as to make some structures visible."In biology class, we used stains to make the cells in the onion skin easier to see under the microscope. "medicinebiologybiochemistryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of a number of non-standard tinctures used in modern heraldry."The book on heraldry explained that "murrey" and "sanguine" are examples of stains, not traditional colors, used in some coats of arms. "heraldryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo discolour."armour stained with blood"appearancematerialcolormarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation"The false accusation of cheating stains a student's academic record and reputation. "charactermoralsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo coat a surface with a stain"the stained glass used for church windows"materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become stained; to take a stain."The white shirt stains easily when you spill coffee on it. "appearancematerialmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo treat (a microscopic specimen) with a dye, especially one that dyes specific features"The scientist stained the blood cells to make the different parts easier to see under the microscope. "biologymedicinebiochemistrymicroorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to seem inferior or soiled by comparison."His brother's academic success stains his own efforts in school, even though he is working hard. "appearancecharacterqualitymoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
