Definition of misplace
transitive verb
1a : to put in a wrong or inappropriate place misplace a commab : mislay misplaced the keys
2 : to set on a wrong object or eventuality his trust had been misplaced
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Examples of misplace in a Sentence
I seem to have misplaced my keys.
Recent Examples of misplace from the Web
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Announcing that the U.S. will withdraw from the Paris climate accord, President Donald Trump misplaced the blame for what ails the coal industry and laid a shaky factual foundation for his decision.
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But Clinton’s criticism was misplaced, according to knowledgeable Democrats.
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A Minnesota woman is speaking out against Delta Airlines, claiming her puppy was held in custody for more than 33 hours over paperwork that airline officials misplaced.
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Having misplaced my copy, however, I am forced to merely report that Cornell researchers have constructed a robo that develops its own method of locomotion, discerns the manner of its construction and learns to repair itself when parts are removed.
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First Known Use of misplace
1555
MISPLACE Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of misplace for English Language Learners
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: to put (something) in the wrong place
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: to lose (something) for a short time by forgetting where you put it
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: to direct (a feeling, such as trust or confidence) toward someone or something that does not deserve it
MISPLACE Defined for Kids
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