keep in mind (redirected from bear someone or something in mind)

keep someone or something in mind and bear someone or something in mind

to remember and think about someone or something. When you're driving a car, you must bear this in mind at all times: Keep your eyes on the road. As you leave home, keep your family in mind.

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keep someone or something in mind (for someone or something)

to remember to bring up someone or something in regard to someone or something. Would you keep me in mind for the vice president job? I will keep a position in mind for John, since he is graduating soon.

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keep somebody in mind

to remember that someone is available Please keep me in mind if any new projects come up.

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keep something in mind also keep in mind something

to remember a piece of information when you are doing something or thinking about a matter We will only have 20 minutes to argue our position – you must keep that in mind. If you can help them, fine, but keep in mind that our policy is, no special deals.

Usage notes: also used in the form bear something in mind: Bearing in mind that she's had so little experience, I thought she did very well.

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