Veined With: Standard Pattern records a directly evidenced English construction and keeps the guidance bounded to the attested complement rather than turning one documented pattern into a universal preposition rule.
ReviewedEvidence1 sourceSectionEnglish Usage
Quick answer
Use “veined with” when something contains narrow lines, streaks, or veins of a contrasting colour or material.
Key details
Confusion Familyusage-construction
Rule Familyadjective or complement construction
Termsveined with
Further guidance
Construction
Use “veined with” when something contains narrow lines, streaks, or veins of a contrasting colour or material.
Style Boundary
Collins dictionary editorial text directly uses “veined with.” This page stays with the attested line-or-vein construction.
Sources and evidence
Sources are shown with the role they play in this guide. Historical or style-sensitive claims are kept within the evidence boundary described above.
Ablaze With: Standard Pattern records a directly documented English construction and keeps guidance bounded to the evidenced pattern rather than turning one attested complement into a universal prohibition.
Abound In or With: Standard Pattern records a directly documented English construction and keeps guidance bounded to the evidenced pattern rather than turning one attested complement into a universal prohibition.
Absorbed In: Standard Pattern records a directly documented English construction and keeps guidance bounded to the evidenced pattern rather than turning one attested complement into a universal prohibition.
Acceptable To: Standard Pattern records a directly documented English construction and keeps guidance bounded to the evidenced pattern rather than turning one attested complement into a universal prohibition.
Accessible To: Standard Pattern records a directly documented English construction and keeps guidance bounded to the evidenced pattern rather than turning one attested complement into a universal prohibition.
Acclaimed For: Standard Pattern records a directly documented English construction and keeps guidance bounded to the evidenced pattern rather than turning one attested complement into a universal prohibition.
