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

Physical activity has long been known to be good for health, however estimates have varied regarding how much benefit could be gained from a defined amount of activity, both for individuals and for populations.

From Science Daily

Dominion said its business was damaged by false claims Fox News presented regarding voting fraud in the 2020 election.

From Los Angeles Times

"Nothing I say is intended to adversely trespass on the memory of a young woman who apparently was almost universally loved and regarded with affection."

From BBC

But others in the research community told Science they are comfortable with Trump’s pick, who has criticized vaccine mandates but is not widely regarded as a general vaccine skeptic.

From Science Magazine

"I regard being elected as the Chancellor of our university as the greatest honour of my life," Lord Hague said.

From BBC

Related Words

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