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
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.
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'
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.'
