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pattern
model

I. pat·tern ['pætən] N

1. pattern (structure, design) also ECON:

pattern
pattern

2. pattern FASHION (for sewing):

pattern

3. pattern usu sing (standard):

pattern

II. pat·tern ['pætən] VB trans

to pattern sth on sth
to pattern oneself on sb

'pat·tern book N

pattern book
wavy pattern
discreet colour, pattern
prick out design, pattern, shape
irregular arrangement, pattern
irregular arrangement, pattern
inoffensive pattern, design
streaky pattern
behaviour pattern
bold pattern
Present
Ipattern
youpattern
he/she/itpatterns
wepattern
youpattern
theypattern
Past
Ipatterned
youpatterned
he/she/itpatterned
wepatterned
youpatterned
theypatterned
Present Perfect
Ihavepatterned
youhavepatterned
he/she/ithaspatterned
wehavepatterned
youhavepatterned
theyhavepatterned
Past Perfect
Ihadpatterned
youhadpatterned
he/she/ithadpatterned
wehadpatterned
youhadpatterned
theyhadpatterned

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They are discreet, magnanimous and lovers of virtue and letters, honouring learned men very much.
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Shared some technologies and user interface elements with discreet systems based products (flame, smoke).
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It called him a very private and discreet individual.
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More discreet tongue-in-cheek humor is evident in the score and the dramatization of otherwise low-key and intimate gatherings.
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For safety reasons, the trapdoor that provided access to the old swimming pool (a popular stop for visitors) was replaced by a discreet staircase.
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