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Definition of REGARD

1

a feeling of great approval and liking <I have a deep regard for humanitarian aid workers who risk everything to help the poor>

Synonyms account, appreciation, esteem, estimation, favor, regard, respect

Related Words appetite, fancy, fondness, like, love, partiality, preference, relish, shine, taste, use; acclamation, adoration, adulation, approbation, deference, hero worship, homage, honor, idolatry, infatuation, lionization, praise, props [slang], reverence, veneration, worship; delight, enjoyment; amazement, awe, wonder, wonderment; enthusiasm, interest, passion; bias, prejudice; affection, attachment, devotion, passion

Near Antonyms condemnation, disapproval, disdain, opprobrium, scorn; disappointment, discontent, disenchantment, disgruntlement, disillusionment, displeasure, indignation, unhappiness; aversion, contempt, disfavor, disgust, disinclination, dislike, disliking, disregard, distaste; hate, hatred, loathing, nausea, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion; abomination, antipathy, detestation; deprecation, displeasure, dissatisfaction

Antonyms disfavor

2

an instance of looking especially briefly <flashed the young man an imperial regard that clearly indicated such behavior was out of line>

Synonyms cast, eye, gander, glance, glimpse, peek, peep, regard, sight, view

Related Words gape, gaze, glare, leer, ogle, stare; side-glance; squinny, squint; coup d'oeil

3

relation to or concern with something specified <with regard to your request for time off, go ahead and take the whole week for vacation>

Synonyms reference, regard

4

regards pl  best wishes <give your parents my regards>

Synonyms commendations [archaic], congratulations, felicitations, greetings, regards, respects

Related Words approval, benediction, blessing, endorsement (also indorsement); acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), citation, commendation; adulation, flattery, praise; well-wishing

Near Antonyms dig, gibe (or jibe), insult, put-down, taunt

5

a fixed intent look <fixed the same magisterial regard on all the miscreants who appeared before her in court>

Synonyms aspect [archaic], eye, gape, regard, scrutiny, stare

Related Words glare, glower; contemplation, fixation; attention, observance, observation, surveillance, watch; examination, inspection, perusal, study, survey

Near Antonyms blink [chiefly Scottish], flash, glance, glimpse, peek, peep, sight, stime [chiefly Scottish & Irish]; oeillade, ogle; browse, scan

6

archaic  the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality <Lord Warwick's noble regard and gallant demeanor set the innocent maid's heart aflutter>

Synonyms aspect, dress, figure, garb, look, mien, outside, presence, regard [archaic]

Related Words air, attitude, bearing, behavior, comportment, demeanor, deportment, manner, poise, pose; carriage, posture, stance; cast, mold, shape, turn; color, coloring, complexion; countenance, face, features, habit, habitus, person [archaic], physiognomy, superficies, visage