Definitions:

1. put something back where it belongs verb
   • replace the book on the shelf after you have finished reading it
2. substitute a person or thing for another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected verb
   • They replaced the old razor blade.
3. take the place or move into the position of verb
   • Smith replaced Miller as CEO after Miller left

Synonyms:

• interchange
• put back
• supercede
• supersede
• supervene upon
• supplant

NearBy Words:

• replaceability
• replaceable
• replacement