Synonyms for

Mistook

Verb / mɪˈstʊk / Another word for mistook — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To misunderstand or confuse something or someone with another thing or person.

Synonyms & similar words

misidentify err slip mistake misunderstand confuse misinterpret misread miscalculate misjudge misconstrue misapprehend err blunder misidentify suppose assume think believe perceive regard view

Example sentences

  1. I mistook my sister's scarf for mine and wore it to school.
  2. The teacher mistook my question and gave me the wrong answer.
  3. I mistook the time and arrived at the party an hour early.
  4. He mistook her kindness for flirting.
  5. I mistook the name of the street and got lost.

Quotes

  • We all make mistakes, but the trick is to learn from them. Mistakes are the portals of discovery. - James Joyce
  • To err is human, to forgive divine. - Alexander Pope
  • Mistakes are proof that you are trying. - Unknown

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