repave

verb

re·​pave (ˌ)rē-ˈpāv 

variants or less commonly re-pave

repaved also re-paved; repaving also re-paving

transitive + intransitive

: to pave (something) again

repaved the road

This project will include … fixing curbs and sidewalks, and re-paving with asphalt.

—Rick Rector

Examples of repave in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The extra revenue is expected to help fund more policing services, roadway repaving work and sewer line upgrades, among other things. —Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025

Valparaiso is one of Indiana’s top 20 communities saving residents thousands of dollars in lower interest rates, Costas said, and the city has allocated nearly $9 million to its roadways repaving project. —Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025

The closure will allow crews to rebuild the bridge deck and repave the ramps. —Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 9 May 2025

Most of the remaining renovations include repaving basketball, tennis and pickleball courts. —Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for repave

• agave
• behave
• concave
• conclave
• enclave
• engrave
• enslave
• forgave
• landgrave
• margrave
• shortwave
• aftershave