noun the part of the body which controls memory and reasoning ○ His mind always seems to be on other things. ○ I’ve forgotten her name – it just slipped my mind. ○ I think of her night and day – I just can’t get her out of my mind. ○ My mind went blank as soon as I saw the exam paper. □ what do you have in mind? what are you thinking of? ○ Let’s do something unusual this weekend – what do you have in mind? □ she’s got something on her mind she’s worrying about something ○ She’s not her usual cheery self today – I think she’s got something on her mind. □ let’s try to take his mind off his exams let’s try to stop him worrying about the exams □ to make up your mind (to do something) to decide (to do something) ○ I can’t make up my mind whether to take the afternoon off to do some shopping or stay in the office and work. ○ She couldn’t make up her mind what clothes to wear to the wedding. □ to change your mind to decide to do something different ○ He was going to go by car but then changed his mind and went by bus. ○ He has decided to go on holiday next week and nothing will make him change his mind. □ to be in two minds about something not to be sure about something, to be undecided ○ I’m in two minds about his proposal. □ I’ve a good mind to do it myself I would very much like to do it myself □ he’s not in his right mind he’s mad ■ verb 1. to be careful, to watch out ○ Mind the steps – they’re slippery! ○ Mind you get back early. ○ Mind the plate – it’s hot! 2. to worry about ○ Don’t mind me, I’m used to working with children. □ never mind don’t worry ○ Never mind – you’ll get another chance to enter the competition next year. 3. to look after something for someone, or while the owner is away ○ Who will be minding the house while you’re on holiday? □ mind your own business! don’t interfere with other people’s affairs 4. to be bothered or annoyed by ○ Nobody will mind if you’re late. ○ There aren’t enough chairs, but I don’t mind standing up. 5. asking politely ○ Do you mind if I open the window? □ would you mind shutting the door? please shut the door 6. □ wouldn’t mind would rather like ○ I wouldn’t mind a cup of coffee.
mind
(mind), n. [AS. mynd, gemynd; akin to OHG. minna memory, love, G. minne love, Dan. minde mind, memory, remembrance, consent, vote, Sw. minne memory, Icel. minni, Goth. gamunds, L. mens, mentis, mind, Gr. me•nos, Skr. manas mind, man to think. rad.104, 278. Cf. Comment, Man, Mean, v., 3d Mental, Mignonette, Minion, Mnemonic, Money.]
1. The intellectual or rational faculty in man; the understanding; the intellect; the power that conceives, judges, or reasons; also the entire spiritual nature; the soul; — often in distinction from the body. “By the mind of man we understand that in him which thinks, remembers, reasons, wills.” Reid. “What we mean by mind is simply that which perceives, thinks, feels, wills, and desires.” Sir W. Hamilton. “Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind.” Rom. xiv. 5. “The mind shall banquet, though the body pine.” Shak.
2. The state, at any given time, of the faculties of thinking, willing, choosing, and the like; psychical activity or state; as: (a) Opinion; judgment; belief. “A fool uttereth all his mind.” Prov. xxix. 11. “Being so hard to me that brought your mind, I fear she’ll prove as hard to you in telling her mind.” Shak. (b) Choice; inclination; liking; intent; will. “If it be your minds, then let none go forth.” 2 Kings ix. 15. (c) Courage; spirit. Chapman.
3. Memory; remembrance; recollection; as to have or keep in mind, to call to mind, to put in mind, etc. To have a mind or great mind, to be inclined or strongly inclined in purpose; — used with an infinitive. ´Sir Roger de Coverly … told me that he had a great mind to see the new tragedy with me.´ Addison. — To lose one’s mind, to become insane, or imbecile. — To make up one’s mind, to come to an opinion or decision; to determine. — To put in mind, to remind. ´Regard us simply as putting you in mind of what you already know to be good policy.´ Jowett (Thucyd. ).
1. The intellectual or rational faculty in man; the understanding; the intellect; the power that conceives, judges, or reasons; also the entire spiritual nature; the soul; — often in distinction from the body. “By the mind of man we understand that in him which thinks, remembers, reasons, wills.” Reid. “What we mean by mind is simply that which perceives, thinks, feels, wills, and desires.” Sir W. Hamilton. “Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind.” Rom. xiv. 5. “The mind shall banquet, though the body pine.” Shak.
2. The state, at any given time, of the faculties of thinking, willing, choosing, and the like; psychical activity or state; as: (a) Opinion; judgment; belief. “A fool uttereth all his mind.” Prov. xxix. 11. “Being so hard to me that brought your mind, I fear she’ll prove as hard to you in telling her mind.” Shak. (b) Choice; inclination; liking; intent; will. “If it be your minds, then let none go forth.” 2 Kings ix. 15. (c) Courage; spirit. Chapman.
3. Memory; remembrance; recollection; as to have or keep in mind, to call to mind, to put in mind, etc. To have a mind or great mind, to be inclined or strongly inclined in purpose; — used with an infinitive. ´Sir Roger de Coverly … told me that he had a great mind to see the new tragedy with me.´ Addison. — To lose one’s mind, to become insane, or imbecile. — To make up one’s mind, to come to an opinion or decision; to determine. — To put in mind, to remind. ´Regard us simply as putting you in mind of what you already know to be good policy.´ Jowett (Thucyd. ).
mind
v. t. [imp. & p. p. Minded; p. pr. & vb. n. Minding.] [AS. myndian, gemyndian to remember. See Mind, n.]
1. To fix the mind or thoughts on; to regard with attention; to treat as of consequence; to consider; to heed; to mark; to note. ´Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate.´ Rom. xii. 16. “My lord, you nod: you do not mind the play.” Shak.
2. To occupy one’s self with; to employ one’s self about; to attend to; as to mind one’s business. “Bidding him be a good child, and mind his book.” Addison.
3. To obey; as to mind parents; the dog minds his master.
4. To have in mind; to purpose. Beaconsfield. “I mind to tell him plainly what I think.” Shak.
5. To put in mind; to remind. [Archaic] M. Arnold. “He minded them of the mutability of all earthly things.” Fuller. “I do thee wrong to mind thee of it.” Shak. Never mind, do not regard it; it is of no consequence; no matter. Syn. — To notice; mark; regard; obey. See Attend.
1. To fix the mind or thoughts on; to regard with attention; to treat as of consequence; to consider; to heed; to mark; to note. ´Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate.´ Rom. xii. 16. “My lord, you nod: you do not mind the play.” Shak.
2. To occupy one’s self with; to employ one’s self about; to attend to; as to mind one’s business. “Bidding him be a good child, and mind his book.” Addison.
3. To obey; as to mind parents; the dog minds his master.
4. To have in mind; to purpose. Beaconsfield. “I mind to tell him plainly what I think.” Shak.
5. To put in mind; to remind. [Archaic] M. Arnold. “He minded them of the mutability of all earthly things.” Fuller. “I do thee wrong to mind thee of it.” Shak. Never mind, do not regard it; it is of no consequence; no matter. Syn. — To notice; mark; regard; obey. See Attend.
Mufasa: "Simba, a king must have a clear and wise mind."
The scentence about “The Lion King”.
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