American English
/mɪsˈpʰleɪs/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
to put something somewhere and then forget where you put it, so you cannot find it easily
Practice out loudto put something somewhere and then forget where you put it, so you cannot find it easily
I had misplaced my keys, but they were in my coat pocket.
She misplaced her passport before the trip.
Misplace usually suggests that you may find the thing later. Lose can also mean that it is gone for good.
misplace your keys · misplace your phone · misplace an important document
misplace + something
misplace + something + in/on + a place
to direct trust, blame, anger, or another feeling toward the wrong person or thing
She misplaced her trust in a dishonest adviser.
The report misplaced the blame on the interns.
misplace your trust
to trust the wrong person
She misplaced her trust in a dishonest adviser.
to blame the wrong person or thing
The report misplaced the blame on the interns.
Before -ing, drop the final e: misplacing, not misplaceing.