v.
Pronunciation: ' p ā v
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: paved ; pav · ing
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French paver, from Latin pavire to strike, pound; perhaps akin to Greek paiein to strike
Date: 14th century
1 : to lay or cover with material (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
– pave the way : to prepare a smooth easy way : facilitate development