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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Example Sentences
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"I totally get the position. I understand the job. I understand the responsibilities. I understand what comes with that. So, I really don't need any assurances from anyone in that regard."
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
While he never served in combat, Eisenhower rose in the ranks because of his exceptional talent for strategy, logistics and diplomacy, skills which used to be held in high regard in the military.
From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2026
You have an emotional attachment to this property, and you regard your stepmother as an interloper, inheriting a property where your own mother probably once lived.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
“But we do have respect and regard for one another in our respective positions, and a commitment to make sure that the county and city overcome the mistakes and failures of the past.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
“There is some wisits p’r’aps,” said Joe, “as for ever remains open to the question, Pip. But in regard to wisiting Miss Havisham. She might think you wanted something,—expected something of her.”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
At the press conference, Carney revealed he spoke with Trump earlier in the day “for some time,” in regards to trade, and developments in the Middle East and Ukraine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
She regards the Palm Springs exhibition not as a summation but as another point in an expanding body of work.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
"I hope people ask their friends, their family members, ask themselves about their own relationship to social media platforms," he said, including in regards to information sources and mental health implications.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Surveying the fourth quarter, Pasquariello still identifies a “core bullish framework” and he regards technicals — like sentiment, positioning and seasonals — as supportive.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
One by one they came to give me their regards, compliments, handshakes, advice, envy, and admiration.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
The Brewers acquired Christian Yelich in 2018 by trading away four highly regarded prospects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
The building was given to Robert Walpole, widely regarded as the UK's first prime minister, by King George III in 1732.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
The 709 BCE event is regarded as the earliest explicit written record of a total solar eclipse that can be securely dated.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026
That also made it easy to forget how highly regarded McCarthy was after helping Michigan win a national championship.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
Mattie regarded me for a moment with her big brown eyes.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
"We consider that this achieves the appropriate balance and clear messaging required regarding the behaviour expected of MPs," the report said.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
"Japan, the European Union, and Germany have all come to realise that we must reduce one-sided dependencies -- whether in our supply chains or regarding raw materials," Merz said alongside Takaichi.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
“We are aware of concerns being shared regarding an incident at a local i9 Sports program, and we take them very seriously,” the spokesperson said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
Fontes, Arizona’s secretary of state, was blunt about his feelings regarding working with Andersen and CISA, according to several of the people on the call.
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2026
Subsequent events had knocked it from my mind, but the mention of Henry made me think of what Charles had told me that morning about the FBI—and of another question, this one regarding Henry too.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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