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pattern

1 pattern /ˈpætɚn/ noun
plural patterns
1 pattern
/ˈpætɚn/
noun
plural patterns
Britannica Dictionary definition of PATTERN
[count]
: a repeated form or design especially that is used to decorate something
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: the regular and repeated way in which something happens or is done
: something that happens in a regular and repeated way
: a shape or model that is used as a guide for making something
see also holding pattern
2 pattern /ˈpætɚn/ verb
patterns; patterned; patterning
2 pattern
/ˈpætɚn/
verb
patterns; patterned; patterning
Britannica Dictionary definition of PATTERN
[+ object]
: to make or design (something) so that it is similar to something else of the same type usually used as (be) patterned + on or (US) after
: to decorate or mark (something) with a design : to form a pattern on (something)

pattern yourself on

or US pattern yourself after
: to try to be like and to behave like (someone you admire)