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replace sb as sth He'll be replaced as undersecretary by Kate Michael. to change something that is old , damaged , lost , etc. for something newer or better : The machines were too expensive to replace.
REPLACE meaning: 1. to take the place of something, or to put something or someone in the place of something or…. Learn more.
The meaning of REPLACE is to restore to a former place or position. How to use replace in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Replace.
verb (transitive) 1. to take the place of; supersede. the manual worker is being replaced by the machine. 2. 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. 3. to put back or return; restore to its rightful place.
replace something to change something that is old, damaged, etc. for a similar thing that is newer or better. We're thinking of replacing our phone system. to replace a window/roof; to replace a battery/light bulb; All the old carpets need replacing. an operation to replace both hips; You'll be expected to replace any broken glasses.
Replace definition: to assume the former role, position, or function of; substitute for (a person or thing). See examples of REPLACE used in a sentence.
Synonyms for REPLACE: supersede, supplant, substitute, relieve, displace, displant, usurp, cut out; Antonyms of REPLACE: take, remove.
to start using another thing or person instead of the one that you are using now: We're thinking of replacing our old TV with a fancy new one. Fewer examples. The goalkeeper was replaced by a substitute. We've bought a new sofa to replace our old one. Replace the filter after six months.
To replace is to substitute one thing for another — in this case, to get a new pen and throw the old one away. When you see the word place in it, replace makes sense: replacing is putting something new in place of something old.
verb. /rɪˈpleɪs/. Verb Forms. replace something/somebody to be used instead of something or someone else; to do something instead of someone or something else synonym take over (from something) The new design will eventually replace all existing models.
