pattern

/ˈpætərn/
verb
  1. To form or arrange something according to a pattern or model.
    • The architect patterned the building after a famous temple.
    • The garden was patterned with neat rows of flowers.
    • She patterned her teaching style on her favorite professor.
noun
  1. A repeated design or arrangement of shapes, colors, or lines.
    • The wallpaper had a floral pattern with roses and vines.
    • The tiles formed a geometric pattern on the floor.
    • She wore a dress with a striped pattern.
  2. A regular and predictable way in which something happens or is done.
    • Scientists study patterns in data to make predictions.
    • The weather follows a pattern of warm summers and cold winters.
    • There is a clear pattern in his behavior: he always arrives late.
  3. A model or template used as a guide for making something.
    • The carpenter followed a pattern to cut the wood.
    • She used a sewing pattern to make her own dress.
    • The knitting pattern was easy for beginners to follow.
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