replace

[US]/rɪˈpleɪs/
[UK]/rɪˈpleɪs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. take the place of; substitute for; exchange with; restore to its former place

Phrases & Collocations

replace with

replaceable

replace by

Example Sentences

We replace defective tubes.

they were replaced by raw recruits.

Ian's smile was replaced by a frown.

George replaced Edward as captain.

They replaced trams by buses.

It was soon replaced by chloroform.

The word processor has largely supplanted electric typewriters.See Synonyms at replace

she replaced the receiver before the connection was made.

he replaced the glass on the table with deliberation.

the puritan ethic was being replaced by the hedonist ethic.

jacked the rear of the car to replace the tire.

the phone rang again as I replaced it.

yobbery seems to have replaced wit in politics.

Can anything replace a mother's love and care?

We'll get someone or other to replace him.

Part of the involutive thymus was replaced by myoid cells.

Replace the batteries and refasten the cover.

We have replaced the knobs on all the doors.

Real-world Examples

She replaced us. - She replaced you.

Source: Toy Story 3 Selection

Now, rivalry has to be replaced by social capital.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) June 2015 Collection

One leading answer is that Culture can replace Scripture.

Source: History

His position has been replaced by others.

Source: This is how legal English should be said.

Sorry, pill pusher, I guess you've been replaced.

Source: The Vampire Diaries Season 1

She's recuperating here, just had both hips replaced.

Source: Modern Family Season 6

The sourness has been replaced by saltiness.

Source: Gourmet Base

We certainly can't replace all of it.

Source: BEC Preliminary Listening Test Questions (Volume 3)

And it's urgent that it get replaced.

Source: Rescue Chernobyl

But Abigail. - Henry, they can't be replaced.

Source: English little tyrant

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now