keep somebody in mind
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Also seen as: keep something in mind
Meaning · English
Remember someone when making a decision
Literally: hold a thought of a person
Register: neutral
Examples
I'll keep you in mind for the job
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR C1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “keep somebody in mind” mean?
Remember someone when making a decision Literally: hold a thought of a person
Is “keep somebody in mind” formal or informal?
keep somebody in mind is generally neutral.