Meaning
to consider or take into account a particular fact or condition when making a decision or judgment
Primary Function
concessive or conditional-like consideration marker
Communicative Purpose
to acknowledge that something should influence the speaker’s judgment, decision, or opinion
Pattern
Bearing in mind
Core Structure
Bearing in mind
Função primária
concessive or conditional-like consideration marker
Propósito comunicativo
to acknowledge that something should influence the speaker’s judgment, decision, or opinion
Situações de gatilho
formal evaluations, cautious statements, advice-giving
Contextos
academic and professional discourse, such as reports, essays, and business communications
Padrão
Bearing in mind
Estrutura central
Bearing in mind
Slots de substituição
the phrase can be substituted with 'taking into account' or 'keeping in mind', which refer to the consideration of a particular fact or condition
Colocados típicos
- recent trends
- limited resources
- past experiences
Substituições comuns
- considering
- given
- taking into account
Erros comuns
omitting the specification of what is being considered, using it as a simple imperative
Similar / contraste
in light of, considering
Interferências
confusion with 'bear in mind', which is an imperative phrase
Família do chunk
- consideration markers
Nuance
implies a thoughtful and balanced perspective, acknowledging the relevance of a particular fact or condition
Efeito pragmático
creates a tone of careful deliberation and respect for differing viewpoints or constraints
Dica de memória
careful consideration
Nota
Make sure to specify what is being considered to avoid ambiguity. Use in formal and professional contexts where careful consideration is important.
Upgrade path
considering -> bearing in mind -> taking into account
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