“Please keep in mind” asks someone to remember or consider an important point. Depending on tone, you can use “Please bear in mind,” “Please remember,” “Please note,” or “It’s worth remembering.”
Best Options for “Please Keep In Mind” by Tone and Purpose
- Please bear in mind
- Please remember
- Please note
- Keep in mind that
- Bear in mind that
- Please be aware
- It’s worth remembering
- Don’t forget that
- Please consider
- Take into account
- Please factor in
- It’s important to remember
- One thing to keep in mind
Please bear in mind
A close professional alternative that asks the reader to remember a relevant consideration.
Example: Please bear in mind that processing can take up to five working days.
Please remember
Simple and direct, this works when the point is something the reader already knows or has been told.
Example: Please remember to submit the form before Friday.
Please note
Best for drawing attention to a factual detail, condition, deadline, or exception.
Example: Please note that the office will be closed on Monday.
Keep in mind that
A natural conversational alternative when the polite force of “please” is unnecessary.
Example: Keep in mind that the figures are provisional.
Bear in mind that
A slightly more formal version of “keep in mind that,” common in British English.
Example: Bear in mind that the route is busier during school holidays.
Please be aware
Use this when the information may affect the reader’s action or expectations.
Example: Please be aware that late submissions cannot be accepted.
It’s worth remembering
A softer phrase for a useful point that should influence how someone thinks about the issue.
Example: It’s worth remembering that the sample was relatively small.
Don’t forget that
Conversational and more direct, this is best when there is a genuine risk the point could be overlooked.
Example: Don’t forget that we also need approval from finance.
Please consider
Use this when you want the reader to actively weigh a factor rather than merely remember it.
Example: Please consider the accessibility requirements when choosing the venue.
Take into account
A formal phrase meaning to include a factor in a judgment, calculation, or decision.
Example: Take into account the additional travel time when planning the visit.
Please factor in
Common in work and planning contexts when something should be included in a calculation or decision.
Example: Please factor in two weeks for final approval.
It’s important to remember
Use this when you want to emphasize that the point materially affects the interpretation or decision.
Example: It’s important to remember that these results are based on self-report.
One thing to keep in mind
A conversational lead-in for introducing a single practical caveat or consideration.
Example: One thing to keep in mind is that the venue has limited parking.
Remembering and Considering Are Slightly Different
“Please remember” asks the reader not to forget something. “Please consider,” “take into account,” and “factor in” go further: they ask the reader to use the information when making a decision or judgment.