to bear in mind

Examples

• All

• When planning your budget, you need to bear in mind all your monthly expenses.

• In doing so, one must bear in mind that there are risks in deciding not to investigate.

  Academic text (1993)

• So when it does go up, bear in mind that it was recorded prior to that.

  Rich Roll

• Just bear in mind the reality of what we can supply.

  Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023)

• The jury, in weighing the evidence, will bear in mind the warning of the defense.

  I'm No Angel (1933)

• But it is important to bear in mind that children are still a minority of Internet users.

  Academic text (1997)

• One must bear in mind several limitations of the present study.

  Academic text (2001)

• Now, you have a great chance here, but bear in mind you could lose it all if you're not careful.

  There Will Be Blood (2007)

• Bear in mind, each of you, this may affect the rest of your careers, your lives.

  JFK (1991)

• When calling for reforms, we must bear in mind who is likely to end up carrying out those reforms.

  Academic text (1997)

Synonyms

T

to think about

vsto bear in mind

∞ 1.0

To give attention to something in your mind

is narrower, used when decision or memory relevance is intended

R

to remember

vsto bear in mind

∞ 1.0

To keep something in your mind so you do not forget it

adds active consideration for decisions rather than only recall

T

to think of

vsto bear in mind

∞ 1.0

Keep a person or thing in your mind when making plans

implies less active recall and less focus on making a decision

C

to consider

vsto bear in mind

∞ 1.1

To think carefully before making a decision

focuses more on recall or awareness than careful deliberation

K

to keep in mind

vsto bear in mind

240 3.0

To remember something when making decisions or thinking about it

is the more formal alternative phrasing for the same idea

T

to take into account

vsto bear in mind

103 3.2

Consider something when making a decision

reminds or prompts to recall rather than only include facts

T

to take note

vsto bear in mind

69 3.4

Pay attention to something to remember or think about it

is about recalling or weighing for decisions rather than initial noticing

Antonyms

F

to forget

∞ 1.8

Decide not to think about something

How Careful

to take into account

103 3.2

to consider

∞ 1.1

to bear in mind

43 3.4

to note

318 1.8

to remember

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology