Giving and transferring

Synonyms for substitute

One audited sense, one true synonym, and three words that come close enough to cost you the rung.

Tier 2, Treeline · 1 sense · verb · Reason line included

The senseverbTier 2, TreelineGiving and transferring

put in the place of another

Substitute regular milk for fat-free milk.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

exchange

Same sentence, swapped: Exchange regular milk for fat-free milk.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for substitute as it is used in the sentence above.

deputize
transform
alter

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Closest first: other giving and transferring words at Treeline, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

grantverbyieldbe willing to concedeTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line preserveverbmaintainkeep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destructionTreeline recallverb, nounwithdrawcause to be returnedTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line levyverbimposeimpose and collectRidgelineHas a reason line payverbgiveconvey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.Foothills2 sensesHas a reason line payingadjectivesalariedfor which money is paidHigh Camp agonynountormentintense feelings of sufferingTreelineHas a reason line airverb, nounventexpose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshenTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line

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