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2exchange verb
exchanges; exchanged; exchang·ing
[+ obj] 1 : to give something and receive something in return
We exchanged addresses and promised we'd write each other often. We exchange gifts [=give gifts to each other] at the holidays. These coupons can be exchanged for food. I'll exchange [=trade, swap] my orange for your pear.
2 : to direct (words, looks, etc.) at each other
They exchanged glances. [=they looked quickly at each other] They exchanged greetings [=they greeted each other] when they met. They exchanged insults/blows. [=they insulted/hit each other] soldiers exchanging fire [=shooting at each other]
3 : to return (a product) to a store and have it replaced by another product : to trade (something that has been purchased) for something else
I'd like to exchange this sweater for a smaller one. The vase had a crack in it, so he exchanged it (for an unbroken one). Can I exchange this vase? = Can you exchange this cracked vase for me?
— ex·change·able Listen to audio /ɪksˈeɪnʤəbəl/ adjective
exchangeable merchandise

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