replace
- 01 A2 Elementary
to use a new person or thing instead of the one you had before.
to provide a substitute for something or someone that is no longer present, functional, or desired.
Simple“We decided to replace our old car with a more electric model.”
In context“The manufacturer had to replace the faulty components with upgraded versions to prevent further mechanical failures across the fleet.”
UsageOften used with the preposition 'with' or 'by'.
Synonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
to take the place of someone in a job or position.
to succeed someone in a specific role, office, or function.
Simple“The company is looking for a new manager to replace Sarah when she leaves.”
In context“It proved difficult to find a candidate with enough experience to replace the outgoing director, who had led the department for twenty years.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
to put something back in the place where it is usually kept.
to restore an object to its original or proper location.
Simple“Please replace the books on the shelf after you have finished reading them.”
In context“The librarian spent the afternoon replacing the reference volumes that students had left scattered across the study tables.”
Synonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
to give back money that has been lost or spent.
to refund or repay a sum of money, especially to restore a fund to its previous level.
Simple“The employee had to replace the missing funds from the petty cash box.”
In context“The insurance policy requires the claimant to replace the depreciated value of the assets before the final settlement is issued.”
Usage replace human · replaced with another very similar
From re- + place.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.