verb🔗ShareTo make irregularly repeated sounds of low-to-moderate magnitude and lower-than-average pitch."The bullets pattered into the log-cabin walls."soundnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo spatter; to sprinkle."The light rain pattered against the windowpane, making a soft, rhythmic sound. "weathernaturesoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo speak glibly and rapidly, as does an auctioneer or a sports commentator."The sports commentator pattered on about the upcoming game, talking quickly about the team's strengths and weaknesses. "communicationlanguageentertainmentsportmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo repeat the Lord's Prayer."During the quiet moments of reflection at the monastery, the monks softly pattered the Lord's Prayer together. "religionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo pray."Though tired, she pattered her evening prayers before falling asleep. "religionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo repeat hurriedly; to mutter."Nervous before his presentation, the student pattered the key points under his breath, hoping to remember them all. "languagecommunicationsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading