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Meaning of displaces
The primary meaning of "displaces" is to take the place of something or someone, often in a forceful or sudden manner.
Etymology of displaces
The word "displaces" originates from the Old French "desplacer", which is a combination of "des" (meaning "from" or "away") and "placer" (meaning "to place")
The word has been in use since the 15th century, initially meaning "to remove from a position" and later expanding to include other meanings
Synonyms
Definitions
- To take the place of something or someone, especially in a forceful or sudden manner
- * To move something or someone from its usual or expected position
- * To force someone to leave their home or country
Usage Examples
- The new employee displaces the old manager as the head of the department
- * The storm displaces thousands of people from their homes
- * The company displaces its headquarters to a new city