have (someone or something) in mind

idiom

: to be thinking of (someone or something): such as

: to be thinking of choosing (someone) for a job, position, etc.

They have you in mind for the job.

: to be thinking of doing (something)

"I'd like to do something special for our anniversary." "What sort of thing did you have in mind?"

Examples of have (someone or something) in mind in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Trade wars are generally not successful, and while Trump may have in mind America’s trade spats with Japan (1987), the weight of past trade disputes going back to the Smooth Hawley Act suggest that there are better ways to guard American economic power. —

Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024 Proponents like Murthy may have in mind Chinese scientists’ discovery and promotion of the antimalarial properties of artemisinin, an herb used in that country’s traditional medicine. —

Byvaishnavi Chandrashekhar, science.org, 5 Sep. 2024 What rules of engagement did the president have in mind for use of force on Americans exercising First Amendment rights? —

Barton Gellman, Washington Post, 30 July 2024 That, however, is likely precisely what Putin and his compatriots have in mind. —

Ilan Berman, Foreign Affairs, 24 Apr. 2016 See all Example Sentences for have (someone or something) in mind

Dictionary Entries Near have (someone or something) in mind

have (someone or something) (all) to oneself

have (someone or something) in mind

have (someone or something) to thank for (something)

See More Nearby Entries

Cite this Entry

Style

“Have (someone or something) in mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20%28someone%20or%20something%29%20in%20mind. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Copy Citation