replace

verb44 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.2

To emphasize that the replacement is total and nothing of the original remains.

Synonymous with 'completely replace', indicating a full substitution.

Indicates that the replacement process is complete and comprehensive.

To state that the replacement can be done without difficulty.

To replace without any delay.

To replace in a short amount of time.

A more informal way to say 'completely replace'.

To put something back in its place with caution.

To suggest that something has, in practice, been replaced, even if not officially.

Similar to 'quickly', emphasizing speed.

To replace in the end, after a long time or a series of events.

Similar to 'eventually', often implying relief or the end of a long wait.

Emphasizes the final, fundamental result of a long process.

To indicate that most, but not all, of something has been replaced.

To replace slowly over a period of time.

Similar to 'gradually', emphasizing the lack of speed.

To indicate that only a part of something has been replaced.

To replace for a limited time only.

To put something back in its place with a soft and careful movement.

Similar to 'merely replace', emphasizing the simplicity of the action.

To suggest the replacement is a simple or minor action, not a significant change.

Used to indicate the new item that is put in place of the old one. Structure: replace A with B.

Used to indicate what is replacing the original item (often in passive voice). Structure: A is replaced by B.

To put something back onto a surface (e.g., a shelf, a table).

To put something back inside of something else (e.g., a wardrobe, a drawer).

Used to specify the new role or position. Structure: replace [person A] as [role].

To express the ability or possibility of replacement.

When the replacement is not easy to perform or find.

Synonymous with 'be difficult to replace'.

Synonymous with 'attempt to replace'.

When a replacement cannot be made or found.

Employed for the purpose of replacement.

To make a choice to get a replacement for something.

To try to replace something, without guaranteed success.

Created with the specific intention of being a replacement.

Meant to serve as a replacement for something.

Synonymous with 'be intended to replace'.

Constructed with the purpose of replacing something else.

Synonymous with 'be costly to replace'.

When the replacement requires a lot of money.

To have enough money to buy a replacement.

To choose someone by voting to replace another person.

To formally suggest someone to replace another person, often before a vote.

To officially choose someone to replace another person in a job or position.