1. substitute

verb. ['ˈsʌbstəˌtuːt'] put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items.

Rhymes with Substitute

• constitute
• destitute
• institute
• prostitute
• reconstitute
• restitute

How do you pronounce substitute?

Pronounce substitute as ˈsəbstəˌtut.

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How do you spell substitute? Is it substitue ?

A common misspelling of substitute is substitue

Sentences with substitute

1. Verb, base form
In some cases, an associate's degree and relevant work experience can substitute for a bachelor's degree.

2. Noun, singular or mass
Use milk as a base to create a substitute for sour cream.

Quotes about substitute

1. There is no substitute for victory.
- Douglas MacArthur

2. Substitute 'damn' every time you're inclined to write 'very;' your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be.
- Mark Twain

3. In truth, politeness is artificial good humor, it covers the natural want of it, and ends by rendering habitual a substitute nearly equivalent to the real virtue.
- Thomas Jefferson

2. substitute

noun. ['ˈsʌbstəˌtuːt'] a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another.

3. substitute

verb. ['ˈsʌbstəˌtuːt'] be a substitute.

4. substitute

adjective. ['ˈsʌbstəˌtuːt'] serving or used in place of another.

5. substitute

noun. ['ˈsʌbstəˌtuːt'] an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced.

6. substitute

adjective. ['ˈsʌbstəˌtuːt'] artificial and inferior.

7. substitute

adjective. ['ˈsʌbstəˌtuːt'] capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team.

8. substitute

noun. ['ˈsʌbstəˌtuːt'] someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult).

9. substitute

verb. ['ˈsʌbstəˌtuːt'] act as a substitute.