regard

[ ri-gahrd ]

verb (used with object)

1. to look upon or think of with a particular feeling:

   to regard a person with favor.

2. to have or show respect or concern for.
3. to think highly of; esteem.

   Synonyms: value, revere, honor, respect

4. to take into account; consider.
5. to look at; observe:

   She regarded him with amusement.

   Synonyms: mark, remark, see, note, notice

6. to relate to; concern:

   The news does not regard the explosion.

7. to see, look at, or conceive of in a particular way; judge (usually followed by as ):

   I regard every assignment as a challenge. They regarded his behavior as childish.

verb (used without object)

1. to pay attention.
2. to look or gaze.

noun

1. reference; relation:

   to err with regard to facts.

2. an aspect, point, or particular:

   quite satisfactory in this regard.

3. thought; attention; concern.
4. look; gaze.
5. respect, esteem, or deference:

   a high regard for scholarship.

6. kindly feeling; liking.
7. regards, sentiments of esteem or affection:

   Give them my regards.

regard

/ rɪˈɡɑːd /

verb

1. to look closely or attentively at (something or someone); observe steadily
2. tr to hold (a person or thing) in respect, admiration, or affection

   we regard your work very highly

3. tr to look upon or consider in a specified way

   she regarded her brother as her responsibility

4. tr to relate to; concern; have a bearing on
5. to take notice of or pay attention to (something); heed

   he has never regarded the conventions

6. as regards
   preposition in respect of; concerning

noun

1. a gaze; look
2. attention; heed

   he spends without regard to his bank balance

3. esteem, affection, or respect
4. reference, relation, or connection (esp in the phrases with regard to or in regard to )
5. plural good wishes or greetings (esp in the phrase with kind regards , used at the close of a letter)
6. in this regard
   on this point

Usage Note

Although sometimes considered poor substitutes for about or concerning, the phrases as regards, in regard to, and with regard to are standard and occur in all varieties of spoken and written English, especially in business writing: As regards your letter of January 19. … Note that although in regards to and with regards to are generally considered poor usage, these less formal variants have become increasingly common.

Derived Forms

• reˈgardable, adjective

Other Words From

• unre·garded adjective
• unre·garded·ly adverb
• well-re·garded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of regard¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; (for the verb) late Middle English, from Middle French regarder “to look at” ( reward none ); equivalent to re- none + guard none; noun derivative of the verb

Word History and Origins

Origin of regard¹

C14: from Old French regarder to look at, care about, from re- + garder to guard

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. with / in regard to, referring to; concerning: Also Informal, within regards to.

   With regard to the new contract, we have some questions.

2. as regards. as ¹( def 27 ).

More idioms and phrases containing regard

see in regard to .

Example Sentences

Treat those who work with their hands with the same respect and regard as people holding jobs with fancy degrees.

From Los Angeles Times

On Tuesday, the Kremlin approved its updated nuclear doctrine - which says that any aggression from a non-nuclear state, if backed by a nuclear power, will be regarded as a joint attack on Russia.

From BBC

Turkey said it had targeted the “sources of income and capabilities” of Kurdish separatist groups it regards as terrorists.

From BBC

The Department of Transportation has nearly 55,000 workers and leads the country’s safety, sustainability and efficiency efforts with regard to travel and transport.

From BBC

Most countries regard the area on the Black Sea coast as part of Georgia.

From BBC

Related Words

• appreciation
• approval
• attachment
• consideration
• deference
• devotion
• respect
• reverence
• sympathy