replace

present (v1)

replace

past (v2)

replaced

past participle (v3)

replaced

present participle

replacing

3rd person singular

replaces

1. 1.To restore to a former place, position, condition, etc.; to put back.

   • The earl..was replaced in his government.
   • When you've finished using the telephone, please replace the handset.

2. 2.To refund; to repay; to pay back.

   • 'Of course I should like to replace the damage,' said the delinquent.
   • You can take what you need from the petty cash, but you must replace it tomorrow morning.

3. 3.To supply or substitute an equivalent with.

   • I replaced my car with a newer model.
   • The batteries were dead so I replaced them.
   • Next Wednesday, four women and 15 men on the Crown Nominations Commission will gather for two days of prayer and horsetrading to replace Rowan Williams as archbishop of Canterbury.

4. 4.To take over the position or role from.

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• place
• rep
• replacement