Colorize (verb)

To add color to something such as a black-and-white photograph, film, or image.

Origin:

From the word "color" it refers to the action of adding color to something such as a black-and-white photograph, film, or image.

Examples:

1. The old black-and-white film was colorized to give it a more modern look.
2. The artist colorized the black-and-white sketch to make it more vibrant.
3. The colorization process was time-consuming and required skilled artists.
4. Colorizing a black-and-white photograph can change the way it is perceived.
5. The colorized version of the film was more popular than the original black-and-white version.