pave

/peɪv/verb
Elementary
1

To cover something with paving slabs.

2

To cover with stone, concrete, blacktop or other solid covering, especially to aid travel.

3

To pave the way for; to make easy and smooth.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing