Entry Word: regard

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a feeling of great approval and liking <I have a deep regard for humanitarian aid workers who risk everything to help the poor> — see admiration 1
2 an instance of looking especially briefly <flashed the young man an imperial regard that clearly indicated such behavior was out of line> — see look 2
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> — see respect 1
4 regards pluralbest wishes <give your parents my regards> — see compliment