regard
Americanverb (used with object)
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regards,
present (3rd person singular)
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regarded,
past participle, past
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regarding
present participle
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to look upon or think of with a particular feeling.
to regard a person with favor.
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to have or show respect or concern for.
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to think highly of; esteem.
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to take into account; consider.
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to look at; observe.
She regarded him with amusement.
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to relate to; concern.
The news does not regard the explosion.
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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.
verb (used without object)
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regards,
present (3rd person singular)
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regarded,
past participle, past
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regarding
present participle
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to pay attention.
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to look or gaze.
noun
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reference; relation.
to err with regard to facts.
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an aspect, point, or particular.
quite satisfactory in this regard.
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thought; attention; concern.
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look; gaze.
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respect, esteem, or deference.
a high regard for scholarship.
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kindly feeling; liking.
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regards, sentiments of esteem or affection.
Give them my regards.
idioms
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as regards. as.
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with / in regard to, referring to; concerning: Also within regards to
With regard to the new contract, we have some questions.
verb
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to look closely or attentively at (something or someone); observe steadily
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(tr) to hold (a person or thing) in respect, admiration, or affection
we regard your work very highly
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(tr) to look upon or consider in a specified way
she regarded her brother as her responsibility
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(tr) to relate to; concern; have a bearing on
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to take notice of or pay attention to (something); heed
he has never regarded the conventions
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(preposition) in respect of; concerning
noun
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a gaze; look
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attention; heed
he spends without regard to his bank balance
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esteem, affection, or respect
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reference, relation, or connection (esp in the phrases with regard to or in regard to )
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(plural) good wishes or greetings (esp in the phrase with kind regards , used at the close of a letter)
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on this point
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
Derived Forms
Inflected Forms
Participles
Conjugated Forms
Present
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regardsimple
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regardssimple
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have regardedperfect
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has regardedperfect
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am regardingprogressive
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are regardingprogressive
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is regardingprogressive
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have been regardingperfect progressive
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has been regardingperfect progressive
Past
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regardedsimple
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had regardedperfect
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was regardingprogressive
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were regardingprogressive
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had been regardingperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of regard
First recorded in 1350–1400; (for the verb) late Middle English, from Middle French regarder “to look at” ( cf. reward ); equivalent to re- + guard ; noun derivative of the verb
Explanation
When you give someone a good, long look, you regard them. It can also mean "to believe," as in "I regard her as my best friend." Regard often means respect and admiration, as in "I have the greatest regard for my grandmother." Sometimes it's a greeting: you can send someone your regards, which means to tell them you said hello and wish them well. There's a famous song called, "Give My Regards to Broadway." On the other hand, you can use it as a sign-off on a letter. Instead of "Sincerely" or "Yours Truly," you can close with "Regards."
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"We should not regard screen time solely as harmful but seek balance between physical activity and screen time that promotes active thinking," Jalanko summarizes.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
One thing you have to understand about the channel’s selections up front: Few of them are “original” stories in any regard.
From Slate ● Aug. 16, 2026
The club are said to be willing to fully reintegrate him into the squad and would continue to regard him as a key player.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
“It’s disappointing in that regard, to feel disrespected a little bit,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
I am writing with regard to a bill from the Grand Hotel in Saint Petersburg, Russia, which was sent to my particular attention at Buckingham Palace.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
And the betting market still regards James as a superstar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
It’s also painfully derivative as regards organized-crime dramas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Many regards themselves as fans of either Ronaldo or Barcelona legend and former PSG forward Messi - rather than just supporting a club.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
With regards to delays caused by severe weather, Fifa has no power to make its own rules - it must adhere to the advice of local authorities.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
He regards my teammates’ faces one by one and says, “Here’s our star athlete.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Sure, your emergency fund is $20,000, uncomfortably low for you, probably regarded as a godsend for the average Joe.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
For a long time, the California grizzly was regarded as its own distinct sub-species, Ursus arctos californicus, but now science is not so sure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Traditionally, manganese has been regarded as harmful to the corrosion resistance of stainless steel.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
Sources close to Palhinha say he has yet to make a decision but is open to a move to Villa Park, which is regarded as among his best options.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
The man stopped eating, and regarded me with the keenest scrutiny and the greatest surprise.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
Paramedics responded to a 911 call regarding a reported cardiac arrest at an apartment complex, Judson Mill Lofts west of downtown Greenville, at approximately 1:51 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
When a reporter today brought up servicemembers’ families concerns regarding the Lincoln, Trump replied: “No they’re not. That ship is moving right now or very shortly, and it’s being replaced with another very similar ship.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
The former Nigerian president has "initiated a process of discussions regarding the Pretoria Agreement," an African diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity, told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
In a statement, Lithuania's Ministry of Justice said: "There have been no discussions or consultations regarding the possibility of accepting the transfer of all Lithuanian citizens imprisoned in the United Kingdom".
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
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