mislocate

[ˌmɪsˈloʊkeɪt]

mislocate Definition

  • 1to put or place something in the wrong location
  • 2to incorrectly identify the location of something

Using mislocate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mislocate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I mislocated my keys and spent an hour looking for them.

  • Example

    The treasure hunters mislocated the site of the shipwreck.

  • Example

    The map mislocated the town by several miles.

mislocate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mislocate

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Summary: mislocate in Brief

'Mislocate' [ˌmɪsˈloʊkeɪt] is a verb that means to put or place something in the wrong location or to incorrectly identify the location of something. It is similar in meaning to 'misplace' and 'mislodge.' Examples include 'I mislocated my keys and spent an hour looking for them' and 'The treasure hunters mislocated the site of the shipwreck.'