Synonyms for

Replace

Verb / ˌri:ˈpleɪs / / ɜ:ˈpleɪs / Another word for replace — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

putback supplant interchange supersede supercede substitute exchange superveneupon

Synonyms by register

Formal

substitute supplant supersede displace

Informal

swap switch change take the place of

Literary

eke displace

Antonyms

keep retain preserve maintain continue hold

Common collocations

  • replace the battery
  • replace the old
  • replace the damaged
  • replace the existing
  • replace the part
  • replace the equipment
  • replace the bulb

Word family

noun replacement
verb replace
adjective replaceable
adverb replacingly

Usage note

Often used in contexts of repair, upgrade, or substitution. Be mindful of the nuance between 'replace' (to put something new in the place of something old) and 'supplant' (to take the place of something that is no longer useful or effective).

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