Main Entry:

¹re·gard

Pronunciation:

\ri-ˈgärd\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from regarder

Date:

14th century

1archaic : appearance2 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, gaze4 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 : motive6: an aspect to be taken into consideration : respect <is a small school, and is fortunate in this regard>7obsolete : intention

— in regard to

: with respect to : concerning

— with regard to

: in regard to