Give one an order to paint? (8)

I believe the answer is:

decorate

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'to paint?' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for decorate that I've seen before include "Award a medal to" , "Add ornamentation to" , "Honour" , "paint" , "Improve the look of" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and The Globe and Mail.

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