Definitions

1. noun

a repeated design or arrangement of shapes, colors, or other elements

“The rug had a beautiful pattern of flowers on it.”

2. noun

a regular and repeated way of behaving

“She fell into a pattern of waking up early every day.”

3. verb

to make something in the shape of a particular design or object

“She patterned the fabric with a design of leaves.”

4. verb

to make something conform to a particular pattern or standard

“The teacher patterned the students’ behavior to encourage good manners.”