Bear in Mind | Meaning & Examples

If someone tells you to bear something in mind, they want you to remember it because it could help you in the future.

The expression bear in mind is often used in the imperative mood to give a polite warning and frequently followed by the subordinating conjunction that.

When used without that, the direct object comes between bear and in mind.

Bear in mind in a sentence examples
When packing for the trip, bear in mind that the average temperature is 50°F in October.

Bear in mind that the software may not be compatible with your system.

Bear shipping charges in mind when calculating the costs.

Bear in mind or bare in mind

In the expression bear in mind, the verb bear is spelled bear not bare.

Bear in mind or bare in mind example
  • Bear in mind that some of the stores will only accept cash.
  • Bare in mind that some of the stores will only accept cash.

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Bear in mind in different tenses

When using the expression bear in mind in different tenses, you need to use the correct form of the verb bear:

Bear in mind in different tenses examples
I don’t think he’s really bearing the costs in mind to be honest. [present progressive]

We have borne this in mind throughout the decision making process. [present perfect]

She certainly bore it in mind when choosing her degree program. [simple past]

Note
The verb bear has two past participles: borne and born. The correct past participle of “bear” in this sense is borne:

  • We have borne this in mind
  • We have born this in mind

Please bear in mind

You can use the formulation please bear in mind to give a polite reminder or warning. Alternatively, you can try the QuillBot Paraphraser to vary the tone of your writing to reflect your meaning.

Please bear in mind in a sentence examples
Please bear in mind that we cannot start processing your application until we have received the application fee.

Please bear other guests in mind when returning to your room after 8 p.m.

Bear that in mind

The expression bear in mind is often used with the demonstrative pronouns that and this and the personal pronoun it to refer back to previous information in a text or conversation.

Bear that/this/it in mind examples
The insurance included in many car rental offers is very basic, and you should bear that in mind when making a booking.

The currency in Hungary is forint not euros, so bear this in mind when preparing for your trip.

Person A: Most of the stores in the town close for lunch.
Person B: Thanks, I’ll bear it in mind.

Frequently asked questions about bear in mind

What is a synonym for keep in mind?

The expressions bear in mind and keep in mind are synonyms.

They can both be used to give polite warnings and provide information that will be useful in the future (e.g., “Keep/bear in mind that there are often traffic jams on Friday afternoons”).

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Is it baring or bearing?

The present participle of the verb “bear” is bearing (e.g., “Yes, I will be bearing that in mind”).

The present participle of the verb “bare” is baring (e.g., “The animal was baring its teeth at me”).

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Tom Challenger, BA

Tom holds a teaching diploma and is an experienced English language teacher, teacher trainer, and translator. He has taught university courses and worked as a teacher trainer on Cambridge CELTA courses.