Apply colour (5)

I believe the answer is:

paint

(Other definitions for paint that I've seen before include "Coloured coating" , "Catch a likeness" , "Vividly describe; cosmetic (joc.)" , "Be an artist" , "Artistic medium" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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