regard

American  

[ri-gahrd] / rɪˈgɑrd /

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 byas ).

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

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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.

idioms

1. as regards. as.

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

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

regard British  

/ 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. (preposition) in respect of; concerning

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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. on this point

regard More Idioms  

1. see in regard to.

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Usage

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.

Other Word Forms

• regardable adjective
• unregarded adjective
• unregardedly adverb
• well-regarded adjective

Etymology

Origin of regard

First recorded in 1350–1400; (for the verb) late Middle English, from Middle French regarder “to look at” ( reward ); equivalent to re- + guard ; noun derivative of the verb

Example Sentences

But a team that was regarded by many as the class of the league midway through the season should be at or near full strength when they play an NFC wild-card game next weekend.

From Los Angeles Times

Thursday regarding a report of a deceased person at the hotel and that they met with medics at the scene who declared an unnamed adult female dead.

From Los Angeles Times

Her brother has posted an appeal on Instagram, saying the family has had "no news" regarding the 15-year-old or the three friends she was with and who are also reported missing.

From BBC

Nevertheless, several weeks is not seen as enough time for proper recuperation before preparations begin for an 11-month campaign regarded as among the most onerous in professional sport.

From BBC

The president added that he had already instructed his new office chief to update and present key documents regarding "the strategic foundations" of Ukraine's defence.

From BBC

Related Words

• admire
• consider
• deem
• look upon
• respect
• revere
• see
• think
• treat
• view