<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object)<ul><li>to assume the former role, position, or function of; substitute for (a person or thing): Electricity has replaced gas in lighting.</li><li>Synonyms: succeed</li><li>to provide a substitute or equivalent in the place of: to replace a broken dish.</li><li>to restore; return; make good: to replace a sum of money borrowed.</li><li>Synonyms: repay, refund</li><li>to restore to a former or the proper place: to replace the vase on the table.</li></ul></li></ul>