Definition of regard
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a : a protective interest : care has no regard for her health
b : attention, consideration due regard should be given to all facets of the question
2a(1) : a feeling of respect and affection : esteem she soon won the regard of her colleagues
(2) regards plural : friendly greetings implying such feeling
give him my regards
b : the worth or estimation in which something or someone is held
a man of small regard
3 : an aspect to be taken into consideration : respect is a small school, and is fortunate in this regard
5 : a basis of action or opinion : motive
regard
verbregarded; regarding; regards
Definition of regard (Entry 2 of 2)
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 : to look at
4a : to show respect or consideration for
b : to hold in high esteem
5 archaic : to relate to
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The first known use of regard was in the 14th century
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