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Meaning of exchange
The act of giving or taking something in return for something else.
Etymology of exchange
The word "exchange" originated from Old French "eschange" or "eschangier", which is derived from "es-" (out) and "changier" (to change), with Latin roots in "ex-" (out) and "changere" or "cambire" (to change or barter), and has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe the act of trading or swapping.
Synonyms
trade
swap
barter
switch
substitute
replace
commute
reciprocate
return
retaliation
reprisal
revenge
requital
retribution
restitution
compensation
indemnity
repayment
reimbursement
remuneration
settlement
transaction
negotiation
bargain
agreement
contract
pact
treaty
understanding
reciprocity
give-and-take
quid pro quo
tit for tat
Definitions
- The act of giving or taking something in return for something else
- * A place where people buy and sell things, especially a stock exchange
- * The process of changing one thing for another
Usage Examples
- The company will exchange the defective product for a new one
- * The two countries will exchange ambassadors to improve diplomatic relations
- * The stock exchange is a place where people buy and sell stocks and bonds
Antonyms
retention
keeping
holding
hoarding
concealment
secrecy
hiding
withholding
refusal
rejection
denial
prohibition
ban
restriction
limitation
preservation
conservation
maintenance
storage
accumulation