What does pave mean?
Pave means (British) To cover something with paving slabs..
Pave
/peɪv/ · verb
Meaning
(British) To cover something with paving slabs..
Definitions by Sense
- (British) To cover something with paving slabs.
- (Canada, US) To cover with stone, concrete, blacktop or other solid covering, especially to aid travel.
- (transitive, figurative) To pave the way for; to make easy and smooth.
Example Sentences
They paved Paradise and put up a parking lot.
After two weeks Miguel began to circulate freely about the city in his truck, albeit with the long, chrome-plated pistol cocked and ready on his lap. It wouldn't be for three more years that Gonzo would tell Miguel about the secret leverage that paved his path to freedom.
Synonyms for pave
Antonyms for pave
Related Words
Word Forms
- paves
- paving
- paved
Usage Notes
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They paved Paradise and put up a parking lot.
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