paved; paving
1
: to lay or cover with material (such 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
of jewels
: set as close together as possible to conceal a metal base
Examples of pave in a Sentence
Verb
The crew was paving the road.
Some of the roads were paved over.
The driveway is paved with concrete.
It was said that this country was so rich, the streets were paved with gold.
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The drug is not yet available, but new study results could pave the way for a new treatment option for hypertension.
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Development teams can phase construction to minimize disruption, while design specialists ensure today’s adjustments pave the way for tomorrow’s vision.
—Kristin Mueller, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Such declarations pave the way for emergency measures and resources that allow officials to respond quickly during emergencies.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
The drug is not yet available, but new study results could pave the way for a new treatment option for hypertension.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
The Puerto Rican star is credited with being one of the artists to pave the way for other Latin artists to make the crossover, and was honored with a trophy for his music career.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Pave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pave. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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pave
verb
paved; paving
: to lay or cover with material (as stone or concrete) that forms a firm level surface for travel
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