Exchange for Meaning in English
expression
ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
iks-CHAYNJ-for
ɛkstʃˈeɪndʒ/ /fˈɔː
eks-CHAYNJ-for
Definition
To give something in return for another thing; to trade one item for a different one.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal situations, especially for items, services, or money. Usually followed by the item received: 'exchange A for B'. Not the same as 'exchange with' (which means swapping with someone, not for something). Also used for currencies and favors.
Spanish: cambiar por - intercambiar porPortuguese (BR): trocar por - trocar emPortuguese (PT): trocar por - trocar por algoChinese (Simplified): 用...交换 - 以...换取Chinese (Traditional): 用...交換 - 以...換取Hindi: के बदले में बदलना - के लिए अदला-बदली करनाArabic: يستبدل بـ - يبادل بـBengali: বিনিময়ে - বদলেRussian: в обмен наJapanese: 〜と引き換えにVietnamese: đổi lấyKorean: ~와/과 교환하다Turkish: karşılığında değiştirmek - takas etmekUrdu: کے بدلے میںIndonesian: ditukar dengan
Example Sentences
Can I exchange this red shirt for a blue one?
basic
She exchanged her dollars for euros at the airport.
basic
You can exchange old books for new ones at the library.
basic
I’m willing to exchange my shift for yours on Friday if you need.
natural
He exchanged his sandwich for a slice of pizza at lunch.
natural
Sometimes you have to exchange comfort for opportunity.
natural