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

  • (..) when the kids grow up? Well, now, l'll tell ya. When the kids get old, new ones come in. When they get old, new ones replace them. You'll never be outgrown or neglected, never abandoned or forgotten. No owners means no heartbreak. -lt's a miracle. -And you wanted us to stay at Andy's. (..)
    2010 Toy Story 3