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substitute

/ˈsʌbstɪtuːt/
Word
Definition

To substitute something or someone means to have them take the place of another.

Example Sentence

When I ran out of juice, I had to substitute water to drink in the morning.

Source: 4000 Essential English Words - Book 4

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