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Definition of pave

pave

/peɪv/
pave
Adjective:paved
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Past Simple:paved
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Past Participle:paved
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Present Participle:paving
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1

To prepare or make easy the path toward a particular result or development (especially in the phrase 'pave the way').

Example

"Her groundbreaking research helped pave the way for modern gene therapy treatments."

2

To cover a piece of ground or road with flat stones, bricks, concrete, or asphalt to create a firm, level surface.

Example

"The municipal crew arrived early in the morning to pave the gravel driveway with fresh asphalt."

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• Rhymes for pave

• Nearby Words

pauper
pauraque
pause
pave
pavement
paver
pavilion

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French paver ('to pave with stones'), ultimately derived from Latin pavire ('to beat, ram, or tread down'), referring to the ancient practice of compacting earth and stones to build roads.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pave. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pave
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