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.
paved
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past participleof pave.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof pave.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
paveverb (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.
Example Sentences
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During his time living at the home, Evans has created multiple outdoor spaces from where the views can be enjoyed, including a secluded paved patio with deck chairs that overlook the city below.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
Emphasizing empathy paved the way for respectful disagreements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
“Tigi Tigi” paved the way for further collaborations between Arab and Latin artists, including Gente de Zona and Mohammed Assaf in 2017’s “Baddek Enaya,” or Karol G and Lartiste’s 2019 track “Peligrosa.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
"This is an opportunity, it's not a final decision," Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir told AFP, arguing that the referendum paved the way for a "risk-reducing 'Yes'".
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
We walk and walk and walk, all down through town and past the graveyard and over the long strips of paved road where mirages shimmer in the sun.
From "Hurricane Child" by Kheryn Callender
