Added 2 October 2026
replace
/ɹɪˈpleɪs/ verb
In Latin: substituo, repono Wiktionary
verb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about replace at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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To restore to a former place, position, condition, etc.; to put back.
When you've finished using the telephone, please replace the handset.
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To refund; to repay; to pay back.
You can take what you need from the petty cash, but you must replace it tomorrow morning.
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To supply or substitute an equivalent with.
I replaced my car with a newer model.