Main Entry: ²exchange

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): ex·changed; ex·chang·ing

Date: 15th century

transitive verb 1 a : to part with, give, or transfer in consideration of something received as an equivalent b : to have replaced by other merchandise <exchanged the shirt for one in a larger size>
2 : to part with for a substitute <exchanging future security for immediate pleasure>
3 : to give and receive reciprocally <exchange gifts>intransitive verb 1 : to pass or become received in exchange
2 : to engage in an exchange

— ex·change·abil·i·ty \iks-ˌchān-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— ex·change·able \iks-ˈchān-jə-bəl\ adjective

— ex·chang·er \iks-ˈchān-jər, eks-ˌ\ noun