replace

Definition

  • verb: to be used instead of (something)
  • verb: to restore to a former place or position
  • synonyms: act for, alter, attend

Examples

  • They've appointed a new minister to 'replace' the one who just retired.

  • Don't worry about the broken vase—it's easily 'replaceable'.

  • The patient needed a transfusion to 'replace' lost blood.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) between us and Paris. ARLES: Report to me anything which might signal his treachery. I will have him killed and I will replace him. - You will be the Emperor? - (GRUNTS) WIGSTAN: My family. The dregs of a once-illustrious name. You will be king of Wessex and Mercia. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: Portage Season: 4 Episode 8