Definitions

replace

[ri-pleys] / rɪˈpleɪs /

VERB

take the place of; put in place of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

change follow oust recover reinstate restore succeed supplant supply take over take over from

STRONG

alter compensate displace mend patch reconstitute recoup redeem redress reestablish refund regain reimburse repay restitute retrieve ring shift sub substitute supersede

WEAK

back up fill in front for give back outplace pinch hit for put back ring in stand in (for) stand in lieu of step into shoes of swap places take out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hold keep precede

STRONG

break damage deprive forfeit lose penalize remain take worsen

WEAK

leave alone

Example Sentences

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But Langer said she believes diesel engines will eventually be replaced, in much the same way diesel-electric locomotives replaced steam engines last century.

From The Wall Street Journal

He's a well-known figure, and was trusted with a key slot when he replaced Ken Bruce.

From BBC

During his second term, he has made design changes throughout the White House and demolished the East Wing so it could be replaced with a ballroom.

From The Wall Street Journal

She scans the floor for the weather radio, but Dad took it out to replace the batteries and it hasn’t made its way back.

From Literature

The rescue float that was slung over his shoulder has been replaced with a guitar case.

From Literature

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