confuse for

Frequency: 6.08.9 per million words

To mistake someone or something for another (especially in American English).

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Examples (10)

  • The condition can sometimes be confused for influenza.
  • I often confused him for his twin brother when we were kids.
  • People sometimes confuse parsley for cilantro due to their similar appearance.
  • Shyness is frequently confused for arrogance.
  • Be careful not to confuse those berries for edible ones; they are poisonous.
  • In the dim light, she confused the stranger for her friend and waved.
  • He always confuses my car for his since they are the same model.
  • Without clear labels, the two chemicals could easily be confused for each other.
  • Have you ever confused one brand for another because of similar packaging?
  • The painting was initially confused for a genuine masterpiece, but was later found to be a fake.