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Definition

To hold (something) in the memory; to remember; also, to be mindful of or pay attention to (something); to consider; to note.

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Origins

From bear (“to carry; to hold”) + in mind. First attested in the first half of 1500s.

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In Context

  • "Bear in mind that I’m not as young as I was, so I can’t walk as fast as you."
  • "For quotations using this term, see Citations:bear in mind."
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