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Meaning of displace
The primary meaning of the word "displace" is to take the place of something or someone, or to move something or someone from its original position.
Etymology of displace
The word "displace" originates from the Old French "desplacer", which is derived from "des-" (meaning "away from") and "placer" (meaning "to place")
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of removing or replacing something or someone from its original position
Synonyms
replace
supersede
oust
expel
eject
remove
dismiss
depose
unseat
supplant
overthrow
overcome
overcome
shift
relocate
move
transplant
reposition
dislodge
banish
exile
evict
dismiss
eliminate
eradicate
cancel
annul
abolish
nullify
vacate
relinquish
surrender
cede
yield
substitute
supplant
usurp
seize
take over
assume
appropriate
commandeer
hijack
Definitions
- To take the place of something or someone, or to move something or someone from its original position
- * To force someone or something to leave a place or position
- * To move something from its usual or proper place
Usage Examples
- The new employee will displace the current manager as the head of the department
- * The earthquake displaced thousands of people from their homes
- * The company will displace its headquarters to a new location next year