replace, displace, supplant, supersede mean to put out of a usual or proper place or into the place of another. replace implies a filling of a place once occupied by something lost, destroyed, or no longer …

REPLACE definition: to assume the former role, position, or function of; substitute for (a person or thing). See examples of replace used in a sentence.

REPLACE meaning: 1. to take the place of something, or to put something or someone in the place of something or…. Learn more.

To replace is to be or to furnish an equivalent or substitute, especially for one that has been lost, depleted, worn out, or discharged: "We can learn to replace turbulent passions with peaceful …

If you replace something that is broken, damaged, or lost, you get a new one to use instead. The shower that we put in a few years back has broken and we cannot afford to replace it. [VERB noun]

Replace, supersede, supplant refer to putting one thing or person in place of another. To replace is to take the place of, to succeed: Ms. Jones will replace Mr. Smith as president.

To replace is to substitute one thing for another — in this case, to get a new pen and throw the old one away. When you see the word place in it, replace makes sense: replacing is putting something …

REPLACE meaning: 1 : to be used instead of (something); 2 : to do the job or duty of (someone)

Definition of replace verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

• Your car's in good condition but you ought to replace the tires. • The firm has been dismissing experienced staff and replacing them with younger people on lower salaries.