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verb

  • To create the conditions or foundation that makes a later event, development, or innovation possible; to be a precursor to.

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SpaceX has paved the way for the space industry to flourish, and its initial public offering drove investment to new heights.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026

"It was so lovely to see all the past players. It was a beautiful day and it's great for the ECB to recognise those players who paved the way."

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

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  • laid the track
  • set the stage for
  • prepared the ground for
  • cleared the path for
  • did the groundwork

Possible Antonyms

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  • put up a roadblock
  • created a dead end
  • threw a wrench in the works

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