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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It is the first step of dozens to replace the truck’s transmission, a job that is expected to take about 10 hours.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ending a run of four successive defeats was a massive boost to Forest's bid to beat the drop under boss Sean Dyche, who replaced Nuno at the City Ground in September.

From Barron's

A planned electric commercial van is being replaced by new gas and hybrid models.

From MarketWatch

The campus’ board of trustees announced the appointment Tuesday morning after a months-long search to replace President Thomas F. Rosenbaum, who said in April that he would step down.

From Los Angeles Times

Iraola also added that the Ghana international is "almost impossible to replace".

From BBC

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