- 1pattern something to form a regular arrangement of lines or shapes on something Frost patterned the window. a landscape patterned by vineyards
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- 2pattern something (technology) to cause a particular type of behavior to develop Adult behavior is often patterned by childhood experiences. Phrasal Verbspattern after
pattern
verbNAmE//ˈpæt̮ərn//
Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they pattern he / she / it patterns
past simple patterned
-ing form patterning
Check pronunciation: pattern