regard
Americanverb (used with object)
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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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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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Example Sentences
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Many maintain the opposite is true, especially with regard to inclusive content.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
Generations of Russians spent their holidays on the peninsula during the Soviet era, many of whom regard Crimea as an integral part of their country.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
“Defendants then selected a day to raid the location, without regard to whether the previously identified ‘targets’ were present,” the motion states.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Enormous quantities of them, year after year, without complaint and, critically, without much regard for the yield.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
“But she does help him on, as much as her nature will allow. If I can perceive her regard for him, he must be a simpleton indeed not to discover it too.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
And the betting market still regards James as a superstar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
But the U.S. is unique in many regards.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
There was better news with regards to the availability of Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson, who Tuchel said would all be available to face Panama.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
She thinks both companies are making better decisions with regards to underwriting and that is paying off: UnitedHealth is up nearly 25% this year while CVS has gained almost 30%.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
He stands a head taller than the woman, but he regards her with a familial deference.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
He was regarded as the final piece for a franchise intent on winning a second Super Bowl title under McVay.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
Broad Peak is the world's 12th highest mountain, located in the Karakoram range in northern Pakistan, and is regarded as one of the toughest and most technical climbs of all the 8,000 metre-plus ascents.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
The Grade II listed building divided opinion when it first opened but is now widely regarded as a landmark of brutalist architecture, with its textured concrete, riverside terraces and three auditoriums.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
It occurs to friends that being known as even the boytoy of a highly regarded artist might be useful to Elliot: “You could be famous by association. Like Travis Kelce.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
I regarded her, of course, with special interest.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
A statement was released by a CNN spokeperson to Salon regarding this interview.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
Commerzbank CEO Bettina Orlopp has called for the opening of talks with UniCredit regarding the German bank's future, deeming a "constructive dialogue" necessary after the Italian group secured nearly half of the voting rights.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
A new report says AI shopping chatbots from Amazon and Walmart often inaccurately claim that they cannot provide data regarding “Made in the USA” products on their platforms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Kurosawa is also of two minds regarding what he frequently hears from Japanese film students, that their goal is getting into top festivals, winning awards and securing global recognition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
He could not help regarding my exclamation as a presumption of my guilt and said in rather a severe tone,
From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley
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