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pave

[peɪv]

pave Definition

  • 1cover a piece of ground with concrete, asphalt, stones, or bricks; lay paving over
  • 2make a surface smoother or easier to traverse, especially by covering it with small flat stones or asphalt

Using pave: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pave" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The city is planning to pave the road next month.

  • Example

    The contractor paved the driveway with asphalt.

  • Example

    The garden was paved with flagstones.

  • Example

    The company decided to pave the parking lot.

pave Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for pave

Phrases with pave

  • make progress easier or possible

    Example

    His research paved the way for future discoveries in the field.

  • cover something with a hard surface, especially without regard for its environmental impact

    Example

    The developer decided to pave over the wetlands to build a shopping center.

  • pave the road to hell

    do something that will lead to one's own downfall or ruin

    Example

    By ignoring the warning signs, he was paving the road to hell.

Origins of pave

from Old French 'paver', from Latin 'pavire', meaning 'to beat, ram, or tread down'

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Summary: pave in Brief

The verb 'pave' [peɪv] means to cover a surface with concrete, asphalt, stones, or bricks to make it smoother or easier to traverse. It can also refer to making a surface smoother by covering it with small flat stones or asphalt. Examples include paving a road, driveway, or parking lot. The phrase 'pave the way' means to make progress easier or possible, while 'pave over' refers to covering something with a hard surface without regard for its environmental impact.

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