To keep in mind
Example: Keep in mind that the store closes at six.
Definition
"To keep in mind" means to remember or consider something carefully when making decisions or taking actions. It involves maintaining awareness of important information or facts, such as in the phrase, 'Keep in mind that the store closes at six,' to ensure appropriate behavior or planning.
Translations
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tener presente -
in gedachten houden -
tenir present -
garder à l'esprit -
im Hinterkopf behalten
Etymology
The phrase "to keep in mind" combines 'keep,' from Old English 'cepan,' meaning to seize or hold, with 'mind,' from Old English 'gemynd,' meaning memory or thought. Together, they form an expression meaning to hold something in one’s thoughts or memory. Did you know? This phrase reflects the longstanding human practice of mentally retaining important details.
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"To keep in mind" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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