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单词 cover for someone
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to deputize for (a person)
She did not have enough nurses to cover for those who were off sick.
Synonyms
stand in for
take over
substitute
i offered to substitute for her when she was ill.
relieve
At seven o'clock the night nurse came in to relieve her.
double for
fill in for
hold the fort for (informal)
See cover

Additional synonyms

in the sense of relieve
Definition
to take over the duties of (someone)
At seven o'clock the night nurse came in to relieve her.
Synonyms
take over from,
substitute for,
stand in for,
take the place of,
give (someone) a break or rest
in the sense of substitute
Definition
to take the place of or put in place of another person or thing
i offered to substitute for her when she was ill.
Synonyms
stand in for,
take the place of,
cover for,
take over from,
relieve,
act for,
double for,
fill in for,
hold the fort for,
be in place of,
deputize for

Nearby words of
cover for someone

  • cove
  • covenant
  • cover
  • cover for someone
  • cover something up
  • cover-up
  • coverage

Synonyms of 'cover for someone'

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