Pave the way

/ˈpeɪv ðə ˈweɪ/

Synonyms for "pave the way" (43 found)

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Closest matches (9)

aidblaze the trailbreak the iceclear the waycultivate the soileaseexpediteexplainfacilitate

Strong matches (13)

go in advancegreasegrease the waysgrease the wheelshastenhelphelp alonglay the foundationlay the groundworklooselubricatemake clearmake way for

Related words (21)

oilopen the wayopen upprepare the wayquickenremove frictionrun interference forsimplifysmoothsmooth the waysoap the wayssow the seedspeedunbarunblockunclogunjam
Noun(2 words)
pioneer of medicineushering
Verb(2 words)
set the stagesmoothes

Sample sentences

7 total sentences available.

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Germany's development of rocket weapons paved the way for human controlled spaceflight.

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A perverting of this Firſt and Original Chriſtian Principle, by Political and Aſpiring Church-Guides, […] did not only pave the way for Popery, but both laid the Foundation thereof and finiſh'd its Superſtructure: […]

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The gratification of one inordinate pursuit paves the way for another; and no sooner is the present vain wish indulged, than a future imagined necessity arises, equally importunate.

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Prince Louis Napoleon was president of France, and his dictatorial behaviour was paving the way for his assumption of the imperial crown.

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