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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"There's no way they can replace the capacity that was provided by the Gulf carriers," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

He promised to cap bus fares to £1 for most people, with free travel for under 22s, and to replace council tax.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The festival also added a combo of Skrillex, Fred Again.. and Four Tet to replace the absent headliner.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Since Hologic is a healthcare business, the committee may choose to replace it with another company in the sector.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“As if new clothes and a laptop were going to replace having him at home.”

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence