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misplace

[mɪsˈpleɪs]

misplace Definition

  • 1to put something in the wrong place and then be unable to find it
  • 2to 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

Antonyms for misplace

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.

  • 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.'