pave

pave

verb \ˈpāv\

pavedpav·ing

Definition of PAVE

transitive verb

1

: to lay or cover with material (as asphalt or concrete) that forms a firm level surface for travel

2

: to cover firmly and solidly as if with paving material

3

: to serve as a covering or pavement of

— pave the way

: to prepare a smooth easy way : facilitate development

Examples of PAVE

1. The crew was paving the road.
2. Some of the roads were paved over.
3. The driveway is paved with concrete.
4. It was said that this country was so rich, the streets were paved with gold.

Origin of PAVE

Middle English, from Anglo-French paver, from Latin pavire to strike, pound; perhaps akin to Greek paiein to strike

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with PAVE

brave, cave, clave, crave, fave, glaive, grave, knave, lave, nave, rave, save, shave, slave, stave, waive, wave, Wave