Take into account
Meaning
To consider something when making a judgement or decision.
Example
The judges take into account the age of each competitor when awarding points.
How to use it
The object can go in the middle or at the end: 'take your age into account' or 'take into account your age'. 'Take into consideration' is a more formal alternative.
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