In mistake for something

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preposition

To wrongly identify something as something else.

He picked up the wrong suitcase at the airport, in mistake for his own.
Visual representation of "in mistake for something" - To wrongly identify something as something else

Often appears as...

  • take in mistake for
  • seen in mistake for
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Usage Clarity

Use 'in mistake for' when clarifying a wrong identification or choice happened.

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She called out to a stranger in mistake for her friend.
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Error Emphasis

Emphasize errors due to similar appearance or qualities between items or people.

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The novice birdwatcher recorded a common thrush in mistake for a rare species.
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Accidental Choice

Highlight accidental selections, not deliberate choices when things look alike.

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He took the diet soda in mistake for the regular one due to identical packaging.
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