Definitions for misplace

misplace mis·place

Spelling: [mis-pleys]
IPA: /mɪsˈpleɪs/

Misplace is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 523 anagrams from letters in misplace (aceilmps).

Definitions for misplace

verb (used with object)

  1. to put in a wrong place.
  2. to put in a place afterward forgotten; lose; mislay.
  3. to place or bestow improperly, unsuitably, or unwisely:

Origin of misplace

First recorded in 1545-55; mis-1 + place

Examples for misplace

She does not misplace her embellishments with the error of some human artists.

I could not tell how to speak my words for fear I should misplace them.'

Should the tenant lose or misplace the key it is up to them to replace same.

Others use all the points, but misplace them in a most ludicrous manner.

The chamber-maid that 'cleared up' No. 25, dared not, at the price of her scalp, misplace a boot or a tooth-brush.

I think I preached it very well; and never a thump did I forget or misplace.

Belle, how many times must I ask you not to misplace my things?

Ever' time he misplace somp'n, he feel in his pocket to see ef it ain't thaiuh.

They read more slowly, more often misplace the emphasis, and miscall more words.

I could not now tell how to speak my words, for fear I should misplace them.

Word Value for misplace
Scrable

14

Words with friends

18

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