Showing results for substitute for. Search instead for substituierender.

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

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

There may never be a substitute for the device either.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

“State programs cannot simply substitute for the kind of global, federal and competitive tax incentives that are needed to bring production back to American soil and stop its offshoring,” Schiff said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

"Creatine's role in muscle development is solely to provide energy for contraction and respiration, it is certainly not a substitute for steroids," Dr. Boroujerdi explains.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

"We know there's no substitute for hearing the sound of a friend or family member's voice," the company enthused in a press release.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

She appeared to find it extraordinarily beautiful to listen to, rather as if it were the best possible substitute for the primordial silence itself.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger

substitute for

Example Sentences

Related Words