Definitions for replaces

replaces re·place

Spelling: [ri-pleys]
IPA: /rɪˈpleɪs/

Replaces is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 427 anagrams from letters in replaces (aceelprs).

Definitions for replaces

verb (used with object)

  1. to assume the former role, position, or function of; substitute for (a person or thing):
  2. to provide a substitute or equivalent in the place of:
  3. to restore; return; make good:
  4. to restore to a former or the proper place:

Origin of replaces

First recorded in 1585-95; re- + place

Examples for replaces

He also wants to “replace every existing organism with a better one.”

Updated editions will replace the previous one--the old editions will be renamed.

It has grown from a rotten root—striving to replace human judgment with detailed dictates.

Because this food source could abruptly disappear at any time, cutworm moths cannot be counted on to replace pine nuts.

She tried to replace the package of letters exactly as she had found them.

I must not pretend, then, that I have a system ready to replace all the other systems.

But Klein offers nothing specific to replace that structurelessness.

When this spirit of citizenship is missing, no government program can replace it.

But this year, instead of simply voting against Boehner on Tuesday, at least two members of the group are vying to replace him.

When they are quite dry, take them out, and replace them with others.

Word Value for replaces
Scrable

11

Words with friends

14

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