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Permute

To interchange; to transfer reciprocally.

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Manner of action 2

Map 76% connected

A representation of the surface of the earth, or of some portion of it, showing the relative position of the parts represented; -- usually on a flat…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

Represent 76% connected

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Broader term 2

Reverse 76% connected

Turned backward; having a contrary or opposite direction; hence; opposite or contrary in kind; as, the reverse order or method.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Turn 76% connected

To cause to move upon a center, or as if upon a center; to give circular motion to; to cause to revolve; to cause to move round, either partially, wh…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

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Substitution 74% connected

The act of substituting or putting one person or thing in the place of another; as, the substitution of an agent, attorney, or representative to act…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Substitution 74% connected

The act of substituting or putting one person or thing in the place of another; as, the substitution of an agent, attorney, or representative to act…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 2

Commute 92% connected

To exchange; to put or substitute something else in place of, as a smaller penalty, obligation, or payment, for a greater, or a single thing for an a…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Transpose 92% connected

To change the place or order of; to substitute one for the other of; to exchange, in respect of position; as, to transpose letters, words, or proposi…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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