pave
verb (used with object)
to cover or lay (a road, walk, etc.) with concrete, stones, bricks, tiles, wood, or the like, so as to make a firm, level surface.
have paved
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present perfectof pave.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Advances in AI and technology in general have paved the way for the miniaturization of cheaper detection devices -- a far cry from the heavy machinery once seen in medical offices and hospitals.
From Barron's ● Jan. 12, 2026
In 2022, the House of Representatives passed legislation that would have paved the way for a referendum on Puerto Rico’s status, but the bill didn’t get through the Senate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2025
The likes of Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano have paved the way for women boxers to earn millions of pounds but Ayton isn't getting carried away despite her youth.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2025
“My grandparents’ struggles and their loss and their resilience have paved the way for my own good fortune,” he said in the media room.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2025
There was once a merchant who was so rich that he could have paved the whole street with gold, and would even then have had enough for a small alley.
From Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen by H. C. (Hans Christian) Andersen
