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Definition exchange in American English

exchange verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
1

to give someone something in return for something that they give you

Example

We exchanged addresses and promised to write to each other.

Example

The certificates can be exchanged for goods in any of our stores.

Synonyms and related words
exchange pass on trade in
2

if a store exchanges something that you bought there, it allows you to change it for something of a similar type or value, for example because it is damaged

Example

You don't need a receipt to exchange goods that are faulty.

Synonyms and related words
aftermarket buyer’s market call
3

to say something to someone and then listen to what they say

Example

We all exchanged greetings.

Example

Team meetings are an opportunity to exchange ideas.

Example

They exchanged a few words in what sounded like Spanish.

Synonyms and related words
talk chat catch up
3.1

to look at someone who is looking at you

Example

They exchanged some puzzled glances.

Example

I shook hands and exchanged smiles with Mr. Wren.

Synonyms and related words
look around look check on
3.2

to do something to someone who is doing the same thing to you

Example

They sat on the bench together, sometimes exchanging kisses.

Example

Blows were exchanged before the two could be pulled apart.

Synonyms and related words
repay return exchange
4

to change money from the money of one country to the money of another country

Synonyms and related words
a run on something base currency basket
Definition exchange in American English