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To object to
“I did not mind that his speech was long, but I did mind that he was incredibly repetitious.”
To take care of temporarily
“He motioned for his apprentice to mind the front as he disappeared into the back.”
To be cautious and alert to risks or dangers
“Drive carefully and mind the potholes on this bumpy stretch of the road.”
To pay attention to
“Always mind what your mother taught you.”
To urge to remember or take care to do something
“Mind you look where she ended up!”
(chiefly dialect) To remember or bring back to mind
“I seem to mind a beck skipping down from the fells.”
(clausal, followed by for or about) To place an emphasis of concern, interest or importance on someone or something
To recognize and abide by
To be told or informed about something
To hear with attention, obedience, or compliance
(something) To take into account before making a judgment call
To be mindful or aware of something
To direct, handle, control, or be in charge of
To think about thoughtfully
To keep from harm, or to ensure the safety of
To have an intention to do something
To express one's opposition to or disagreement with something
To hold or have a negative opinion of
To pay attention to, or focus on, something closely
To give reluctantly, resentfully or sparingly
To see or notice
To be offended by (misinterpreting) something that is said
To keep in one's memory
(informal) To like, enjoy or appreciate something
Plural for the brain and (by extension) its ability for rational thought
“My body was fit, my mind was sharp, and there was nothing that could stop me from achieving my goals.”
Plural for a sound mental state
“The strong medication has had a severe affect on his mind.”
Plural for a particular way of thinking, influenced by a person's profession or environment
“Everyone in the room was of the same mind as to what had to be done.”
Plural for a person's temperament, especially seen in terms of being angry or calm
“Thus by the simple use of a calm mind, a quieting manner, and a fearless spirit, the woman performed a wonderful scientific experiment with marked and extraordinary success.”
Plural for a person's attention
“I defy the most charismatic cook to keep his mind on the job while three elephants are yoo-hooing over his shoulder.”
Plural for a person's memory
“That wonderful experience will remain in my mind for the rest of my days.”
Plural for a person identified with their intellectual faculties
“He was a great mind of his time who unsurprisingly attracted the attention of the King.”
Plural for a desire or inclination that occupies one's thoughts
“I have a mind to travel beyond the distant haze to crowded and grungy cities.”
Plural for the human soul, mind, or spirit
Plural for a liking or desire for something
Plural for an attitude or opinion, especially a habitual one
Plural for a natural skill or talent
Plural for a humanitarian treatment or consideration for others
Plural for courage or enthusiasm, especially in the face of adversity
Plural for the power to act without the constraint of necessity or fate
Plural for the character or fundamental values of a person, people, culture, or movement
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