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pave

1 of 2

verb

ˈpāv How to pronounce pave (audio)
paved; paving

transitive verb

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

pavé

2 of 2

adjective

pa·​vé pa-ˈvā How to pronounce pavé (audio)
variants or less commonly pavéed or pavéd
pa-ˈvād How to pronounce pavé (audio)
or pave
pa-ˈvā How to pronounce pavé (audio)
of jewels
: set as close together as possible to conceal a metal base
Phrases
pave the way
: to prepare a smooth easy way : facilitate development

Example Sentences

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
Verb
The accession ceremony should pave the way for confirmation of the date of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, which is expected to be held on Monday, Sept. 19 but has not been officially confirmed. BostonGlobe.com, 10 Sep. 2022 This could pave a way for alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, which are becoming increasingly expensive, in addition to the environmental issues associated with lithium mining. Miriam Fauzia, Popular Mechanics, 8 Sep. 2022 The final piece of her plan would pave the way for 750 new mental health and substance use beds by eliminating a long-standing federal policy that prohibits Medicaid dollars from being used at mental health facilities with more than 16 beds. Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2022 If all goes well, the mission will pave the way for Artemis II in 2024 that would take four astronauts on an orbital mission of the moon. Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 That could pave the way for higher labor-force participation. Justin Lahart, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 The results pave the way for clinical trials and may even have broader application in other conditions involving cognitive decline, including Alzheimer’s disease. Simon Makin, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2022 Hence, the attack can pave the way for a cybercriminal to spy on or remotely take over an infected system. Michael Kan, PCMAG, 31 Aug. 2022 For the creative community, the capabilities enabled by Web3 tech will pave the way for artists to be paid for their work directly from individuals, which in theory will remove the need for middle layers of production and distribution. Michael Schneider, Variety, 22 Aug. 2022
Adjective
For a design that comes with a micro-pave diamond band, this classic engagement ring fits the bill. Kiana Murden, CNN Underscored, 3 Dec. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French paver, from Latin pavire to strike, pound; perhaps akin to Greek paiein to strike

Adjective

pavé from French, from past participle of paver to pave

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pave was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing pave

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