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How to Use "Pattern" with Example Sentences
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pattern
(n):
a repeated action; a repeated arrangement of shapes, colors, and forms; a design
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Used with adjectives:
"
The quilt is made up of
geometric
patterns
.
"
(geometric, abstract)
"
The rug has a
striped
pattern
around the border.
"
(striped, floral)
"
The department doesn't have a
set
pattern
of doing things.
"
(set, basic, normal, regular, consistent)
"
The twins follow the
same
pattern
of getting ready.
"
(same, similar)
"
We are observing the
behavioral
patterns
of children who are not disciplined.
"
(behavioral)
"
There was an
obvious
pattern
to the neighborhood burglaries.
"
(obvious, clear)
"
Researchers are analyzing the
breathing
pattern
of people who snore.
"
(breathing, sleep)
Used with verbs:
"
The rug
has
a beautiful geometric
pattern
on it.
"
(has, displays, shows)
"
The children
formed
a
pattern
with their learning blocks.
"
(formed, created, designed, built, made)
"
We
set
a
pattern
of doing homework before television.
"
(set, established, started, developed)
"
Her dating habits
follow
the same
pattern
every time.
"
(follow, repeat, fall into)
"
We need to
change
our spending
pattern
to save money.
"
(change, modify, alter)
"
We
are noticing
a
pattern
with her behavior.
"
(be + noticing, be + recognizing, be + identifying)
Used with prepositions:
"
There is a
pattern
of
lovely flowers on her curtains.
"
(of)
"
The police noticed a
pattern
to
the local robberies.
"
(to, in)
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