misplace

[mɪsˈpleɪs]

misplace Definition

• 1. to put something in the wrong place and then be unable to find it
• 2. to lose something temporarily by forgetting where you have put it

Using misplace: Examples

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

• Example

  I seem to have misplaced my keys again.

• Example

  She had misplaced her trust in him.

• Example

  He misplaced his glasses and spent an hour looking for them.

• Example

  I'm afraid I've misplaced your file.

misplace Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for misplace

• lose
• mislay
• displace
• forget
• leave behind

Antonyms for misplace

• find
• locate

Phrases with misplace

• misplace one's faith/trust/hope

  to put one's faith/trust/hope in the wrong person or thing

  Example

  She misplaced her faith in the company and lost all her savings.

• misplace one's priorities

  to prioritize things that are not important or relevant

  Example

  He has been misplacing his priorities lately, spending more time on social media than on work.

• misplace one's anger

  to direct one's anger at the wrong person or thing

  Example

  He misplaced his anger at his wife instead of the real cause of his frustration.

Origins of misplace

from mis- 'wrongly' + place 'put in position'

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Summary: misplace in Brief

The verb 'misplace' [mɪsˈpleɪs] means to put something in the wrong place and then be unable to find it or to lose something temporarily by forgetting where you have put it. It is often used in the context of losing objects like keys or files, as in 'I seem to have misplaced my keys again.' 'Misplace' can also be used figuratively, as in 'She had misplaced her trust in him.'