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Definition of Supervene upon
1. Verb. Take the place or move into the position of. "Mary replaced Susan as the team's captain and the highest-ranked player in the school"
Exact synonyms: Replace, Supercede, Supersede, Supplant
Related verbs: Replace, Put Back, Replace
Specialized synonyms: Deputise, Deputize, Step In, Substitute, Displace, Preempt, Usurp, Oust
Generic synonyms: Come After, Follow, Succeed
Derivative terms: Replacement, Replacement, Replacement, Replacing, Supersedure, Supersession, Supplanter, Supplanting
Related verbs: Replace, Put Back, Replace
Specialized synonyms: Deputise, Deputize, Step In, Substitute, Displace, Preempt, Usurp, Oust
Generic synonyms: Come After, Follow, Succeed
Derivative terms: Replacement, Replacement, Replacement, Replacing, Supersedure, Supersession, Supplanter, Supplanting