Dream dictionary: Substitute dream meanings

(See Commutative contract)

(Compensate | Interchange | Substitute) To substitute something for something better in a dream means an adversity and a distressful offense one chooses to bear with patience, contentment and accepts it as his fate until God Almighty removes it and replaces it with a greater reward in this world and in the hereafter. (Also see Compensation)

This is generally a symbol of affection and understanding. It is possible that one is looking for comfort in his/her mother or any substitute around.