English Synonym Finder

supplant

Definitions

To supersede and replace another, especially by force or treachery.

To take the place of someone or something previously in a role or position.

Examples

The new digital platform is expected to supplant the traditional paper-based filing system by the end of the year.

As technology advances, many manual labor jobs are being supplanted by automated machinery.

Synonyms

replace supersede displace oust substitute succeed overtake

Antonyms

keep retain preserve maintain uphold sustain continue