Main Entry: ¹re·gard

Pronunciation: \ri-ˈgärd\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from regarder

Date: 14th century

1 archaic : appearance
2 a : attention, consideration <due regard should be given to all facets of the question> b : a protective interest : care <has no regard for her health>
3 : look, gaze
4 a : the worth or estimation in which something or someone is held <a man of small regard> b (1) : a feeling of respect and affection : esteem <she soon won the regard of her colleagues> (2) plural : friendly greetings implying such feeling <give him my regards>
5 : a basis of action or opinion : motive
6 : an aspect to be taken into consideration : respect <is a small school, and is fortunate in this regard>
7 obsolete : intention

— in regard to : with respect to : concerning

— with regard to : in regard to