What does PAVES mean?

Here are the requested details for the word "paves": 1. Parts of Speech: verb 2. Definitions: - To cover a surface with flat stones or bricks. - To prepare the way for something to happen or develop. 3. Pronunciations: - US: /peɪvz/ - UK: /peɪvz/ 4. Origin and Usage: - "Paves" is derived from the Middle English word "paven" which means "to cover with paving stones". - It has been in use since the 14th century. - "Paves" is commonly used to refer to the act of covering a surface with flat stones or bricks. It is also used figuratively to mean preparing the way for something to happen or develop. 5. Synonyms: - Cover, surface, lay, coat, overlay, spread, prepare, make way for, facilitate. 6. Related Words: - Pavon, paver, pavlo. 7. Example Sentences: - The city council decided to pave the sidewalk with bricks. - The companys efforts to create a new market paved the way for its success. - He paves the driveway with concrete every year to keep it looking new.