regard

²regard

verb

Definition of REGARD

transitive verb

1

: to consider and appraise usually from a particular point of view <is highly regarded as a mechanic>

2

: to pay attention to : take into consideration or account

3

a : to show respect or consideration for b : to hold in high esteem

4

: to look at

5

archaic : to relate to

intransitive verb

1

: to look attentively : gaze

2

: to pay attention : heed

Examples of REGARD

1. The police officer regarded the group of teenagers with suspicion.
2. <she regarded him with astonishment when he announced he had gotten engaged>

Origin of REGARD

Middle English, from Anglo-French regarder to look back at, regard, from re- + garder to guard, look at — more at guard

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to REGARD

Synonyms: behold, catch, descry, discern, distinguish, espy, eye, look (at), note, notice, observe, perceive, see, remark, sight, spot, spy, view, witness

Antonyms: disregard, ignore, tune out

Related Words: identify, make out, pick out, pick up; attend (to), consider, heed, mark, mind; study, watch; examine, inspect, scan, scrutinize, survey; glance (at), glimpse, peer (at)

Near Antonyms: disregard, ignore, neglect, overpass, pass over; miss, overlook

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Synonym Discussion of REGARD

regard, respect, esteem, admire mean to recognize the worth of a person or thing. regard is a general term that is usually qualified <he is highly regarded in the profession>. respect implies a considered evaluation or estimation <after many years they came to respect her views>. esteem implies greater warmth of feeling accompanying a high valuation <no citizen of the town was more highly esteemed>. admire suggests usually enthusiastic appreciation and often deep affection <a friend that I truly admire>.