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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 51Թ 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
"This will not delay the government's determination to repeal and replace the Legacy Act, and to implement mechanisms that are human rights compliant and can command confidence across communities."
As the poison takes hold, Lochlan looks up at the surface to see the silhouettes of his family members, which are then replaced by silhouettes of Buddhist monks.
Civil rights, gender equality, Vietnam, student protest — so many divisive crises then are being repeated now, in our time of advancing darkness, with Ukraine and Gaza replacing Southeast Asia.
"The club could get big money for Ederson to fund signings, but then they would have to replace him too," Given added.
Juric, who had no previous experience in English football, was unable to inspire the squad after replacing Martin in the dugout, losing each of his first six games.
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