Misplace and Retain

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Misplace

Misplace verb - To be unable to find or have at hand.
Usage example: I seem to have misplaced my keys
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Retain is an antonym for misplace.
Nearby Words: misplacement, misplacing

Retain

Retain verb - To continue to have in one's possession or power.
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Misplace is an antonym for retain.
Nearby Words: retainer, retaining
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Common collocations

name misplace name retain name
items misplace items retain items
bodies misplace bodies retain bodies
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