Replace Replaced Rɪˈpleɪs Somebody/Something Extra Examples Verb Design

• the new design will eventually replace all existing models.
• teachers will never be replaced by computers in the classroom.
• these measures in no way replace the need for regular safety checks.
• the weird feeling was gradually replaced by shock, and then anger.

replace

Verb Forms

1. to be used instead of somebody/something else; to do something instead of somebody/something else
• SYNONYM take over (from something)
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• The new design will eventually replace all existing models.
• Teachers will never be replaced by computers in the classroom.
• These measures in no way replace the need for regular safety checks.
• The weird feeling was gradually replaced by shock, and then anger.
• She replaced her husband as the local doctor.
• Green will replace the injured Walker in the starting line-up.
• He was selected last week to replace her on the council.

Extra Examples

• Machines can't replace people in this work.
• Many of the workers have been replaced by machines.
• These guidelines effectively replaced the official procedure.
• Williams has temporarily replaced Reed on the first team.
• She replaced Jane Stott as Managing Director.
• She has been nominated to replace Justice O'Connor on the Supreme Court.
2. to remove somebody/something and put another person or thing in their place
• He will be difficult to replace when he leaves.
• proposed changes to the constitution to replace the current system of government
• He was replaced as party leader in 1967.
• It is not a good idea to miss meals and replace them with snacks.
3. to change something that is old, damaged, etc. for a similar thing that is newer or better
• We're thinking of replacing our phone system.
• to replace a window/roof
• to replace a battery/light bulb
• All the old carpets need replacing.
• an operation to replace both hips
• You'll be expected to replace any broken glasses.
• The club does not have the finances resources to replace the damaged equipment.
• We will replace a faulty part immediately.

Extra Examples

• Putting in a new kitchen can cost very little if you are simply replacing an old one.
• We replaced the old television set with a newer one.
• It was built to replace the old Victorian jail.
4. to put something back in the place where it was before
• I replaced the cup carefully in the saucer.
• to replace the handset (= after using the phone).

Extra Examples

• He carefully replaced the vase on the shelf.
• She replaced the dress in the wardrobe.