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Definition substitute in British English

substitute verb

verb
/ˈsʌbstɪˌtjuːt/
1

to use something new or different instead of what is normally used

Example

Instead of using silicon, they have substituted a more flexible material.

Example

You can substitute chicken for beef if you don't like red meat.

Example

The objective is to substitute real democratic politics for conflict and violence.

Synonyms and related words
replace change renew
2

to remove one thing and put something else in its place

Example

She suggested that we take out the word 'demand' and substitute 'request'.

Example

Police investigators substituted Palmer's bag for a similar one, then followed him to his hideout.

Example

Owing to the high insurance costs, the original painting has been substituted with a copy.

Synonyms and related words
replace change renew
2.1

to replace a member of a sports team with another player during a game

Example

He limped off with an injured ankle and was substituted by Tucker.

Synonyms and related words
bench be relegated call up
3

to do someone else's job for a short period of time

Example

Mark will substitute for me tomorrow.

Synonyms and related words
join arrive enter
Definition substitute in British English