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minded

verb

Meaning

  • (originally and chiefly in negative or interrogative constructions) To dislike, to object to; to be bothered by.

    "Do you mind if I smoke?"

  • To look after, to take care of, especially for a short period of time.

    "Would you mind my bag for me?"

  • (chiefly in the imperative) To make sure, to take care (that).

    "Mind you don't knock that glass over."

  • To be careful about.

  • Take note; used to point out an exception or caveat.

    "I'm not very healthy. I do eat fruit sometimes, mind."

  • To attend to, concern oneself with, heed, be mindful of.

    "You should mind your own business."

  • To remember.

  • To have in mind; to intend.

  • To put in mind; to remind.

Synonyms

heed

adjective

Meaning

  • Having a mind (inclination) for something or a certain way of thinking about things.

    "literary-minded"

  • Having a preference for doing something; having a likelihood, or disposition to carry out an act.

    "I am minded to refuse the request."