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replace

v.
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˌɹiˈpɫeɪs// UK //ɹɪplˈeɪs// re·place Archaic General-service

v. to put something new in the place of something old, broken, or missing. You also use it when one person takes over the job of another person.

v. to provide a substitute for something that is broken, depleted, or no longer functional; to take the place of another person or thing. Transitive — requires a direct object.


SIMPLE

I need to replace the batteries in this remote.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager decided to replace the old computers with faster models to improve the team's productivity.

COMPLEX

While digital streaming has largely replaced physical media for casual listening, many collectors argue that vinyl records offer a tactile experience that modern technology cannot replicate.

Synonyms
Origin

From re- + place.

Usage

The verb is transitive and often takes the preposition 'with' to indicate the substitute.

Pitfall

I replaced my car for a new oneI replaced my car with a new oneWhen substituting one thing for another, 'replace' typically takes 'with' rather than 'for'.

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