What is another word for fills in?
Pronunciation: [fˈɪlz ˈɪn] (IPA) 
"Fills in" is a commonly used term in our language, but sometimes we need to find other words or phrases to express the same idea. Some synonyms for fills in include completes, supplements, satisfies, covers, fortifies, replaces, occupies, bridges, and blocks. Completes implies finishing or adding the final touches to something. Supplements suggests adding something that is needed but not necessarily completing the original idea. Satisfies implies fulfilling a requirement or need. Covers indicates providing a substitution or alternate viewpoint, while fortifies suggests strengthening or solidifying an existing idea. Replaces indicates taking over for something that previously existed, and occupies implies taking up space. Bridges and blocks both imply connecting or filling a gap.
