variegate

/ˈvɛɹiəɡeɪt/verb
High School
1

To add variety to something.

2

To change the appearance of something, especially by covering with patches or streaks of different colour.

3

To dapple.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing