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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Md Fazlur Rahman, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
In some instances, this destruction paves the way for invasive plants like medusahead grass and goatgrass to proliferate.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2025
Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
There are four versions: one with smooth gold braids, another with alternating ropes of gold and pave diamonds, a third fully covered in diamonds, and a final model with a diamond-sapphire gradient that blends beautifully with its navy blue leather strap.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The last major Southern California grocery strike in 2003 and 2004 roiled the region’s supermarkets, paving the way for new chains.
—Md Fazlur Rahman, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
In some instances, this destruction paves the way for invasive plants like medusahead grass and goatgrass to proliferate.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2025
Adjective
This is underscored with this pair of twin-set pave fringe drop earrings crafted in 18k and 22k yellow gold adorned with about 13 carats of natural and untreated fancy-colored diamonds.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
There are four versions: one with smooth gold braids, another with alternating ropes of gold and pave diamonds, a third fully covered in diamonds, and a final model with a diamond-sapphire gradient that blends beautifully with its navy blue leather strap.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Pave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pave. Accessed 18 Jun. 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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