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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 July 2024
Neither Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers nor Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker will be participating in this year’s Midsummer Classic, paving the way for Jordan Westburg and Anthony Santander to each get their first career selections.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 12 July 2024
Anna Tingley, Variety, 12 Feb. 2024
Argento Vino Small Round Personalized Signet Ring Emilia Clarke wore a stunning pave signet ring to this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
—Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Apr. 2023
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Verb
Silky smooth tannins pave the way for flavors of freshly ground black pepper, nutmeg, allspice, red raspberry, and cranberry.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 July 2024
Neither Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers nor Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker will be participating in this year’s Midsummer Classic, paving the way for Jordan Westburg and Anthony Santander to each get their first career selections.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 12 July 2024
Adjective
The luxury piece is available in both 14k white gold and yellow gold, featuring a pave diamond bale on a rope chain.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 12 Feb. 2024
Argento Vino Small Round Personalized Signet Ring Emilia Clarke wore a stunning pave signet ring to this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
—Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Apr. 2023
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“Pave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pave. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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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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