patinate

American  

[pat-n-ayt] / ˈpæt nˌeɪt /

verb (used with object)

patinated, patinating

1. to cover or encrust with a patina.

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Other Word Forms

• patination
  noun
• unpatinated
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of patinate

First recorded in 1875–80; patin(a) + -ate ¹

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

patinate patinated patinating

Unlike other tiles that are finished with a layer of impervious glaze, Leflore points out that the appearance of cement tiles is meant to patinate with time.

From New York Times ● Mar. 28, 2024

The statue has been patinated with a pigment refined from Lapis Lazuli, a semi-precious stone that has been used by artists for millennia.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

Chicago-based interior design firm Curioso wove blues and greens inspired by the Northwest’s woods and water balanced by warm textiles, patinated metals, natural brick and exposed timber.

From Seattle Times ● May 24, 2023

Catillaz adds squared pedestals and an array of subtly colored glazes that almost appear airbrushed to her moon jars, giving some of them a warm patinated effect and others a faintly sparkly, celestial shimmer.

From New York Times ● Nov. 23, 2022

“When I worked for Ralph Lauren we designed in this style using patinated furnishings” in the ’90s, she says.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 9, 2021

Coins cannot be safely bought unless patinated, copper or silver.

From How to Observe in Archaeology by Various

In their 40 years together, Diego was responsible for the casting and patinating, or surface finishing, of Alberto's attenuated figures.

From Time Magazine Archive

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