substitute for

VERB

relieve

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assist

STRONG

aid spell succor support sustain

WEAK

bring aid give a break give a hand give a rest stand in (for) take over from take the place of

Antonyms

WEAK

accuse blame burden condemn discourage harm hurt injure pain trouble upset worry

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substitute for

At least Mainoo did come on as a substitute for Amorim in the Premier League last season.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

Michael Monahan will substitute for Beard for the remainder of the Big One, which will conclude its U.S. run on Oct.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

Personal trust can substitute for institutional trust, at least at the margins.

From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026

But it’s no substitute for Tokyo’s commitment to fix itself.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

And why should we go hunting for a substitute for youthful desires, when youthful desires never fail?

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley

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