noun
plural -terns
[count] a repeated form or design especially that is used to decorate something
see color picture
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 guide for making something
verb
-terns; -terned; -terning
[+ obj] 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)