“Paten” or “Patten”—Which to use?

“Paten” or “Patten”

Overview

paten / patten are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

paten: NA

patten: NA

Pronunciation

paten: NA

patten: p·AE·t·ah·n

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Examples in Context

Examples of “paten”

…collection, only one chalice, one paten and two flagons survive.
…and the George I silver paten by Thomas Teasle was made…

Examples of “patten”

…Ashton in Makerfield to the Patten & Co company from Warrington.
…1994 when last Governor Chris Patten refrained from appointing any member.
…Alan White, Adele Brown, Ron Patten
Dick Van Patten (1928-2015), actor, best known for…
…Alexander was injured himself, David Patten replaced him as a starting…
…poets were Adrian Henri, Brian Patten and Roger McGough.
Dick Van Patten as Graham: Owner of Graham's…
…window from the James A. Patten house
…Education) under Education Secretary John Patten.
…Erica Nann and Nels Van Patten, a first for Slater.

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