exchange for

exchange (something) for (something)

To return or trade an item for something else. A noun or pronoun can be used between "exchange" and "for." These shoes are way too big—I need to exchange them for a smaller size. April wants to exchange one of her birthday gifts for something she likes better.See also: exchange

exchange something for something

to trade something for something else. I will exchange this one for a larger size. Can this be exchanged for something more suitable?See also: exchange