replace

[riˈpleɪs]

replace Definition

• 1. to take the place of something or someone
• 2. to provide a substitute for something that is broken, damaged, or lost

Using replace: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "replace" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I need to replace my old phone with a new one.

• Example

  The company decided to replace the CEO after the scandal.

• Example

  Can you replace the light bulb in the kitchen?

• Example

  He replaced his old car with a new one.

• Example

  The store will replace the defective product for free.

replace Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for replace

• substitute
• exchange
• swap
• renew
• switch

Antonyms for replace

• keep
• retain
• preserve

Phrases with replace

• replaceable

  able to be replaced

  Example

  The battery in this device is replaceable.

• replace the old with the new

  to replace something old with something new

  Example

  The company decided to replace the old equipment with new ones.

• replace like with like

  to replace something with something similar or identical

  Example

  When repairing antique furniture, it's important to replace like with like materials.

Origins of replace

from Old French 'replacer', from Latin 're-' meaning 'again' and 'placare' meaning 'to please'

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Summary: replace in Brief

To 'replace' [riˈpleɪs] means to take the place of something or someone, or to provide a substitute for something that is broken, damaged, or lost. It can refer to physical objects like phones and light bulbs, or to people like CEOs. Examples include 'I need to replace my old phone with a new one,' and 'The store will replace the defective product for free.'