pave Meaning & Definition
/peɪv/
What Does Pave Mean?
As a verb, pave means To cover something with paving slabs. It can also mean To cover with stone, concrete, blacktop or other solid covering, especially to aid travel.
Pave in Brief
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /peɪv/ |
| Verb forms | paves, paving, paved |
Pave Definition (Verb)
- To cover something with paving slabs.
- To cover with stone, concrete, blacktop or other solid covering, especially to aid travel.
- To pave the way for; to make easy and smooth.
Synonyms of Pave
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Pave synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
pave (third-person singular simple present paves, present participle paving, simple past and past participle paved)
Words That Rhyme With Pave
Origin of Pave
From Old French paver (“to pave, to cover”), from Vulgar Latin *pavāre (“to beat down, to smash”), from Latin pavīre (“to beat, strike, ram, tread down”).