Displace
Displace verb - To take the place of.
Usage example: inefficient methods displaced by newer ones
Substitute is a synonym for displace. In some cases you can use "Substitute" instead the word "Displace" as a verb or a noun.
Nearby Words: displacement, displacing
Substitute
Substitute verb - To give up (something) and take something else in return.
Usage example: can I substitute coleslaw for potato salad if I order the chicken plate?
Displace is a synonym for substitute in interchange topic. Sometimes you can use "Displace" instead a verb "Substitute".
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