" patterns "

1: as in matches, models;

•  Synonyms : 

•  customizes,

•  gears,

•  matches,

•  models,

•  acclimates,

•  acclimatizes,

•  accommodates,

•  adapts,

•  adjusts,

•  conditions,

•  conforms,

•  doctors,

•  edits,

•  fashions,

•  fits,

•  puts,

•  shapes,

•  suits,

•  tailors,

•  readapts,

•  readjusts,

•  attunes,

•  corrects,

•  harmonizes,

•  squares,

•  tunes,

•  establishes,

•  roots,

•  settles,

•  acquaints,

•  familiarizes,

•  orientates,

•  orients,

•  equips,

•  prepares,

•  primes,

•  rehearses,

•  hardens,

•  inures,

•  seasons,

•  toughens,

•  alters,

•  converts,

•  makes over,

•  modifies,

•  recasts,

•  reclaims,

•  recycles,

•  redesigns,

•  redevelops,

•  redoes,

•  reengineers,

•  refashions,

•  refigures,

•  refits,

•  refocuses,

•  reinvents,

•  rejiggers,

•  remakes,

•  remodels,

•  revamps,

•  revises,

•  reworks,

•  transforms

•  Antonyms : 

•  misadjusts

2: as in stripes, speckles;

•  Synonyms : 

•  checkers,

•  dapples,

•  daubs,

•  flecks,

•  marbles,

•  mottles,

•  polychromes,

•  speckles,

•  specks,

•  streaks,

•  striates,

•  stripes,

•  variegates,

•  darkens,

•  embrowns,

•  tones (down),

•  brightens,

•  lightens,

•  bepaints,

•  colors,

•  dyes,

•  paints,

•  pigments,

•  stains,

•  tinctures,

•  tinges,

•  tints

•  Antonyms : 

•  decolorizes,

•  blanches,

•  bleaches,

•  whitens

1: a unit of decoration that is repeated all over something (as a fabric);

  * e.g., " ... a coverlet with a nosegay of tiny pink roses as the pattern "

•  Synonyms : 

•  designs,

•  figures,

•  motifs,

•  motives

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)

2: a usual manner of behaving or doing;

  * e.g., " ... her daily pattern begins with coffee and a bagel every morning for breakfast "

•  Synonyms : 

•  customs,

•  fashions,

•  habits,

•  habitudes,

•  practices,

•  rituals,

•  tricks,

•  ways,

•  wonts

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)

3: an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity;

  * e.g., " ... with her, everything must be done strictly according to pattern "

•  Synonyms : 

•  drills,

•  grinds,

•  grooves,

•  locksteps,

•  rotes,

•  routines,

•  ruts,

•  treadmills

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)

1: a unit of decoration that is repeated all over something (as a fabric);

  * e.g., " ... a coverlet with a nosegay of tiny pink roses as the pattern "

•  Synonyms : 

•  design,

•  figure,

•  motif,

•  motive

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)

2: a usual manner of behaving or doing;

  * e.g., " ... her daily pattern begins with coffee and a bagel every morning for breakfast "

•  Synonyms : 

•  custom,

•  fashion,

•  habit,

•  habitude,

•  practice,

•  ritual,

•  second nature,

•  trick,

•  way,

•  wont

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)

3: an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity;

  * e.g., " ... with her, everything must be done strictly according to pattern "

•  Synonyms : 

•  drill,

•  grind,

•  groove,

•  lockstep,

•  rote,

•  routine,

•  rut,

•  treadmill

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)

1: a state of temporary inactivity;

  * e.g., " ... repair work on the bridge was in a holding pattern for the duration of the winter "

•  Synonyms : 

•  abeyances,

•  cold storages,

•  deep freezes,

•  doldrums,

•  dormancies,

•  latencies,

•  moratoriums,

•  quiescences,

•  suspended animations,

•  suspenses,

•  suspensions

•  Antonyms : 

•  continuances,

•  continuations

2: an instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business;

  * e.g., " ... the couple has been trapped in this holding pattern for six months, as adoption officials create more red tape "

•  Synonyms : 

•  delays,

•  detainments,

•  detentions,

•  holdbacks,

•  holdups,

•  waits

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)

1: a state of temporary inactivity;

  * e.g., " ... repair work on the bridge was in a holding pattern for the duration of the winter "

•  Synonyms : 

•  abeyance,

•  cold storage,

•  deep freeze,

•  doldrums,

•  dormancy,

•  latency,

•  moratorium,

•  quiescence,

•  suspended animation,

•  suspense,

•  suspension

•  Antonyms : 

•  continuance,

•  continuation

2: an instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business;

  * e.g., " ... the couple has been trapped in this holding pattern for six months, as adoption officials create more red tape "

•  Synonyms : 

•  delay,

•  detainment,

•  detention,

•  holdback,

•  holdup,

•  wait

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)