exchange

/ɛkst‍ʃˈe‍ɪnd‍ʒ/

/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

[verb] [noun]

to exchange

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to give something to someone and receive something else from them

synonyms : change

interchange

exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category

synonyms : change

commute

convert

change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence

synonyms : switch

switch over

exchange a penalty for a less severe one

synonyms : commute

convert

put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

synonyms : interchange

replace

substitute

hand over one and receive another, approximately equivalent

to finalize the purchase of a property by signing a legal document with the seller

Exchange

[NOUN]

the process in which one atom, ion, or group replaces another, resulting in a chemical transformation

the act of exchanging or trading one thing for another

synonyms : interchange

the act of giving something in return for something received

a brief conversation, often between two people who are in disagreement about something

a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication

synonyms : central

telephone exchange

reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries)

synonyms : interchange

the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another

the capture of a rook for a minor piece, such as a knight or bishop, or vice versa

synonyms : trade

(chess) gaining (or losing) a rook in return for a knight or bishop

(sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes

synonyms : rally

a workplace for buying and selling; open only to members

an arrangement in which students, teachers, etc. move to another school or university to study or work

an arrangement in which two groups or people from different countries do each other's jobs or visit each other

Examples

1. The couple, deeply in love, exchanged vows.

2. The couple exchanged matching rings during their wedding ceremony.

3. They exchanged views on every subject under the sun.

4. We exchanged contact information through email.

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