Dye (verb)

1. To color (something) by immersing it in a liquid that contains a colored substance.
2. To apply color to (something) in order to change its appearance.
3. To color or stain (something) as a process or technique.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english dagian, of west germanic origin; related to dutch doen "to do".

Examples:

1. She dyed her hair bright red.
2. The shirt was dyed blue, but it faded after a few washes.
3. The fabric was dyed using a traditional technique, producing a unique pattern.
4. The artist dyed the paper with tea, creating a warm, vintage look.
5. The company specializes in dyeing silk, using only natural dyes.