Definition of "have in mind" in English

Verb

1. To consider, to contemplate, to intend.

   • That's not what I had in mind, but I'll take it.
   • I had in mind going shopping this afternoon.
   • I had in mind to go shopping.
   • I had your birthday in mind when I went shopping.
   • I had in mind your birthday when I went shopping.
   • I had it in mind to buy you a present.
   • I had in mind buying you a present when I went to the store.