have in mind
Mentally hold onto
To have in mind is to be thinking of something specific, often a plan, intention, or candidate: What do you have in mind for dinner?
I have someone in mind for the position.
It implies a formed thought not yet shared or acted upon.
The phrase often invites elaboration—asking what someone has in mind requests they reveal their thinking.
- intendHave as purpose
- set sights onDetermine to achieve
- ideaMental formation
- envisionPicture in thought
- dream upInvent through imagination
plan · game plan · grand scheme · anticipate · think ahead · hope · reflect · thought · contemplate · envisage · visualize · mental image · aim · foresight · goal · think · memory · harbor
have in mindforget
Fail to recall
forget about · draw a blank · space out · disregard · overlook
have in mindhave no idea
Lack all knowledge
wing it · improvise · drift · flounder · play it by ear
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