paved; paving
1
: to lay or cover with material (such as asphalt or concrete) that forms a firm level surface for travel
2
: to cover firmly and solidly as if with paving material
3
: to serve as a covering or pavement of
of jewels
: set as close together as possible to conceal a metal base
Examples of pave in a Sentence
Verb
The crew was paving the road.
Some of the roads were paved over.
The driveway is paved with concrete.
It was said that this country was so rich, the streets were paved with gold.
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Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
The black-and-white ultra-indie dramedy Frances Ha launched Barbie helmer Greta Gerwig to fame, paving the way for her extraordinary success in Hollywood.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 14 Aug. 2024
The luxury piece is available in both 14k white gold and yellow gold, featuring a pave diamond bale on a rope chain.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 12 Feb. 2024
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Verb
It was called by Gov. Gavin Newsom to pave the way for state control of gasoline storage at oil refineries.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
The black-and-white ultra-indie dramedy Frances Ha launched Barbie helmer Greta Gerwig to fame, paving the way for her extraordinary success in Hollywood.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Adjective
With a focus on timepieces and jewelry, the imagery highlights the gold-tone Maren watch, a pavé-trimmed rose gold-tone Sag watch, a petite Lexington watch in gold-tone with pave trim and the brand’s Emery wrap watch.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 14 Aug. 2024
The luxury piece is available in both 14k white gold and yellow gold, featuring a pave diamond bale on a rope chain.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 12 Feb. 2024
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“Pave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pave. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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pave
verb
paved; paving
: to lay or cover with material (as stone or concrete) that forms a firm level surface for travel
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