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replace
[ ri-pleys ]
verb (used with object)
- to assume the former role, position, or function of; substitute for (a person or thing):
Electricity has replaced gas in lighting.
Synonyms:
- to provide a substitute or equivalent in the place of:
to replace a broken dish.
- to restore; return; make good:
to replace a sum of money borrowed.
Synonyms: ,
- to restore to a former or the proper place:
to replace the vase on the table.
replace
/ ɪˈɪ /
verb
- to take the place of; supersede
the manual worker is being replaced by the machine
- to substitute a person or thing for (another which has ceased to fulfil its function); put in place of
to replace an old pair of shoes
- to put back or return; restore to its rightful place
Derived Forms
- ˌˈٲ, noun
- ˈ, adjective
- ˈ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·a· adjective
- ·a·i·ٲ noun
- ·İ noun
- non·a· adjective
- ܲȴ-· adjective
- un·a· adjective
- ܲr· adjective
- ɱ-· adjective
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
On a forgettable night for Saracens, one positive was the performance of England number eight Tom Willis, who was applauded by both sets of fans when he was replaced in the second half.
For example, Brazil could increase agricultural exports to China to replace previous US supplies.
The Huntington Park City Council has chosen a local civil service commissioner to replace former Councilmember Esmeralda Castillo, whose seat was declared vacant after a probe determined she was not living in the city.
Historically, the driving motivation for the framers of the Constitution was to create a fair system of government to replace the arbitrary whims of King George.
Slot, who has previously won the Dutch title with Feyenoord, is in his first season as Liverpool manager after replacing Klopp last summer.
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