develop a pattern

[dɪˈvɛləp ə ˈpætərn]
verb phrase
desenvolver um padrão
1. to create, establish, or form a recurring sequence or design over time
Children develop a pattern of behavior through repetition and habit.
As crianças desenvolvem um padrão de comportamento através da repetição e do hábito.
2. to gradually establish a consistent or predictable trend or routine
The company began to develop a pattern of quarterly growth.
A empresa começou a desenvolver um padrão de crescimento trimestral.
3. to create a template or model that can be replicated or used as a guide
The designer will develop a pattern for the new clothing line.
O designer vai desenvolver um padrão para a nova linha de roupas.
The phrase 'develop a pattern' is widely used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese across professional, academic, and everyday contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly applied in business development, psychological studies, and educational settings. In the USA, it's frequently used in technology and design industries when discussing design patterns and software architecture.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
establish a patterncreate a patternform a patternestablish a routinebuild a trend
Antonyms / Antônimos
break a patterndisrupt a patternabandon a routine

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
desenvolver um padrão
standard usage across all regions
São Paulo
desenvolver um padrão
commonly used in business and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
desenvolver um padrão
standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'formar um padrão'
Portugal
desenvolver um padrão
same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; alternative 'criar um padrão' also common

Related Words

pattern recognitionbehavioral patterndesign patternroutinetemplatetrend

Related Idioms & Phrases

fall into a pattern
break the pattern
set a pattern
establish a precedent
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