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s-uh-PLAHNT/səˈplɑːnt/

To supplant is to take the place of someone or something, often by strategy: a slogan cannot supplant a certificate, supplant a file. Replace (already in the dictionary) is everyday; branding is not a number.

Meaning

To take the place of someone or something, often by strategy (from replace, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “A slogan cannot supplant a fire certificate; cite the number.”
• “Replace is already in this course. Displace is already in this course. A slogan is comms. A number on a certificate is the rule. Cite the number; then keep the slogan if the inspector still allows the sitting.”

Good to know

Take the place of, often by force. Everyday: replace (already in the dictionary). A slogan ≠ a certificate.

Near in meaning

replace, displace, usurp

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