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to substitute
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sostituto
to put something or someone in the place of another
Ditransitive: to substitute sth with an alternative
Example
Due to allergies, the chef had to substitute dairy with non-dairy alternatives in the dessert.
If you 're out of brown sugar, you can substitute it with a mixture of white sugar and molasses.
The company decided to substitute traditional advertising methods with digital marketing strategies to reach a wider audience.
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sostituire, sostanziare
to function as a replacement for someone or something in a particular role, duty, or context
Transitive: to substitute for sb/sth
Example
The temporary receptionist will substitute for the regular receptionist while she is on maternity leave.
Effective time management can substitute for the need to work overtime to meet project deadlines.
When the lead vocalist fell ill, the backup singer had to substitute for her during the concert.
Substitute
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sostituto, substituto
an object or thing used in place of another
Example
The chef used honey as a substitute for sugar in the recipe.
A cloth napkin can serve as a substitute for a paper towel in a pinch.
Almond flour is often used as a substitute for wheat flour in gluten-free baking.
02
sostituto, sostegno
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
03
sostituto, riserva
a player who serves as a backup and enters the game when a starter on the team is replaced
04
sostituto, rimpiazzo
a person who takes the place of someone else, often temporarily
substitute
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sostitutivo, artificiale
artificial and inferior
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sostitutivo, sostituto
acting as an alternative or replacement for something or somone else
Example
She brought a substitute dish to the potluck after forgetting the main ingredient.
They purchased a substitute brand of detergent when their usual brand was sold out.
The substitute teacher filled in admirably while the regular teacher was on leave.
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sostituto, rimpiazzo
capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team
Esempio
Due to allergies, the chef had to substitute dairy with non-dairy alternatives in the dessert.
If you're out of brown sugar, you can substitute it with a mixture of white sugar and molasses.
The company decided to substitute traditional advertising methods with digital marketing strategies to reach a wider audience.
The factory upgraded its machinery, substituting manual labor with automated processes to improve efficiency.
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