Phrasal verb phrase used to politely remind listeners that something should be considered before accepting an assertion.

To qualify statements gently, indicating that the speaker wants the listener to keep additional information in mind without sounding confrontational.

When giving advice, stating exceptions, or hinting at potential consequences (e.g., after presenting a plan).

Conversations with peers, meetings, formal emails, and presentations where nuance is desired rather than directness.

bear in mind

bear in mind

bear something/someone/these facts in mind, keep this point/issue in mind.

• always
• should
• important to note
• given the circumstances.

• keep in mind
• take into account
• consider.

Using 'about' instead of a clause (e.g., 'bear about mind'); spelling error: writing 'bare in mind' instead of 'bear in mind'.

keep in mind (more informal), take into consideration (formal alternative).

Spelling: bear (carry) not bare (naked). Many learners write 'bare in mind'.

• keep in mind
• take into account
• consider the fact that

Unlike plain 'remember', it adds politeness and signals a gentle caveat rather than an absolute demand for recall.

Polite mitigation; softens statements by indicating that additional factors should be considered before accepting or acting on the information.

hidden costs

This chunk is often used to mitigate strong statements and promote a collaborative tone in discussions.

remember → keep in mind → bear in mind that