pattern, n. [model], exemplar, [original], prototype, archetype; [specimen], [example]; [copy], [reproduction]; delineator, protractor. Associated word: exemplary.
pattern, v. [model], [copy], [imitate], [follow].
paunch, n. [abdomen].
pauperism, n. [penury], indigence.
pauperize, v. impoverish.
pause, n. intermission, [suspension], [break]; [hesitation]; [break], cæsura.
pause, v. [stop], [hesitate], desist, [waver], intermit.
pawn, v. [pledge], impawn.
pay, v. compensate, remunerate, [recompense], [requite], indemnify, [reward], commute; [retaliate], [punish]; liquidate, defray, [settle], [discharge]; be [profitable]; disburse (payout). Antonyms: [repudiate], protest, bilk, [defraud].
pay, n. compensation, [remuneration], [recompense], [requital], emolument, salary, [wages], [fee], [tip], honorarium, [stipend], [reward], [hire], [allowance], perquisite.