replace
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
replaces;
replaced;
replacing
replaces;
replaced;
replacing
Britannica Dictionary definition of REPLACE
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1
a
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to be used instead of (something)
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Will computers ever completely replace books?
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Paper bags have been largely replaced by plastic bags.
b
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to do the job or duty of (someone)
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She was hired to replace the previous manager.
2
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to put someone or something new in the place or position of (someone or something)
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I replaced the old rug with a new one.
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They recently replaced the old phone system.
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The team's manager was replaced last season.
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The patient needed a transfusion to replace lost blood.
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They've appointed a new minister to replace the one who just retired.
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I guess it's finally time to replace the stove.
3
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to put (something) where it was before
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He carefully replaced the vase on the shelf.
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Don't worry about the broken vase—it's easily replaceable.
