pave the way (?.)

• aid
• blaze the trail
• break the ice
• clear the way
• cultivate the soil
• ease
• expedite
• explain
• facilitate
• go in advance
• grease
• grease the ways
• grease the wheels
• hasten
• help along
• lay the foundation
• lay the groundwork
• loose
• lubricate
• make clear
• make way for
• oil
• open the way
• open up
• prepare the way
• quicken
• remove friction
• run interference for
• simplify
• smooth
• smooth the way
• soap the ways
• sow the seed
• speed
• unbar
• unblock
• unclog
• unjam