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

  • (..) Isn't that right? A fail-safe. Which vertebra was it? C. But you'd need a full rebuild to replace it. I'm sure that can be arranged. Even if that worked, you would still need an army to break out of here. That's exactly right. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Westworld Title: Trace Decay Season: 1 Episode 8
  • (..) jealous of her? She had just secured the Friday night main stage. Uh, that's our most coveted slot. Whom did she replace? All right, follow me. JAY: That's, uh, Big Phil Leeds. He was Klarissa's fiercest rival for years. (..)
    2015 TvShow: Bones Title: The Promise in the Palace Season: 11 Episode 7
  • (..) our work critically. Who was the idiot who invented the shower in the terrarium! It's disguising the snakes. - Today three turned out the light. - Then replace the bulb. If you hear something hissing, go get a plumber. Here it's switched off to conserve power. But on the operating table (..)
    1989 Dva lidi v zoo