What is another word for pattern after?
Pronunciation: [pˈatən ˈaftə] (IPA) 
The phrase "pattern after" means to take inspiration or guidance from something as a model for something else. Some synonyms for "pattern after" include: mimic, emulate, follow, imitate, simulate, copy, replicate, and echo. These words all suggest a similar idea of taking elements from one source and applying them to something new. The difference lies in the degree of exactness in the replication of the original source. While mimic or copy suggests a precise and almost identical reproduction, emulate or follow suggests a more flexible approach where the original source provides a general direction or guide. Nevertheless, all of these words imply that the resulting creation is directly influenced by the original source.
