Sustain, allow, tolerate, become
The verb that can replace "take the place of" is replace.
Synonyms for the word "used"? that all depends on how you use the word. For example: "I am used to it." Or, "He has used it again." * expended * consumed * secondhand * worn * old A word that takes the place of another is a pronoun. She can take the place of Cassie. He can take the place of Skylar. These words take the place of other nouns. I hope that helps.
The word you are looking for is 'replace'.
the activities that take place to get ready for an event
no
If you take on something, you normally accept it.
Happening/taking place.
upcoming
fall
Some words that mean to take the place of something are substitute or substitution.
To place is to put something down in a certain location. The opposite meaning would be to take away something. I suggest the word 'remove'.
Metamorphosis.