verb
misplace
mihs-PLAYS
verb
1
To lose track of something by forgetting where it was put.
"I've misplaced my glasses again — they were right here a minute ago."
2
To direct trust, effort, or feelings toward something undeserving.
"His loyalty to the company turned out to be badly misplaced."
How to Use Misplace
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo lose something briefly, or to put trust/effort in the wrong place.
Common pairings
misplace your keys
misplaced trust
Word Forms
misplaced past tense, misplaces singular
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Etymology
From mis- + place.