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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The downside was that you had to hide a six-pack of batteries with the transmitter and replace them every week.

From Los Angeles Times

Trying to replace Russian oil wholly with U.S. supplies would be difficult and expensive for Indian refineries, energy analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal

She underwent surgery earlier that year to partially replace her right knee following persistent pain.

From Barron's

The Walt Disney Company announced Tuesday that Josh D'Amaro, head of its theme parks division, will replace Bob Iger as chief executive when the entertainment titan steps down in March.

From Barron's

Consequently, CEOs said they planned to upskill workers for AI use, not to replace them with AI.

From Barron's

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