regard

noun re·gard \ ri-ˈgärd \

Definition of regard

1 archaic :appearance

2 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, gaze

4 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) regards plural :friendly greetings implying such feeling

give him my regards

5 :a basis of action or opinion :motive

6 :an aspect to be taken into consideration :respect

is a small school, and is fortunate in this regard

7 obsolete :intention

— in regard to

:with respect to :concerning

— with regard to

:in regard to

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Examples of regard in a Sentence

I have no regard for his opinions.
I have a deep regard for humanitarian aid workers who risk everything to help the poor.

Recent Examples of regard from the Web

The Liquor Commission has a system in place in regards to how penalties are assigned to violations and escalated for businesses that continue to accrue offenses.

— david sharos, Naperville Sun, "Naperville Mexican restaurant charged with liquor code violations; owner could lose license," 23 Aug. 2017
Trump had reportedly already known about Flynn's misleading statements to Vice President Mike Pence with regard to communications with Russian officials since since Jan. 26, when Trump was briefed by White House counsel Don McGahn.

— emma sarran webster, Teen Vogue, "Donald Trump and Russia: The Timeline," 14 Aug. 2017
While Handler expressed dismay that stories keep emerging about Trump's various lies, particularly with regard to Russia, Lahren downplayed some of the president's scandals.

— elizabeth logan, Glamour, "The Chelsea Handler/Tomi Lahren Debate Wasn't Really A Debate," 30 July 2017
Amazon has clearly been at work trying to figure out spacial issues with regards to warehouses.

— david grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Amazon's Latest Bonkers Patent Is For Underwater Warehouses," 26 July 2017
After a period of progress on criminal justice in Washington—at least with regard to tone and rhetoric—

— jack holmes, Esquire, "Jeff Sessions Wants Your Weed (Among Other Things)," 24 July 2017
Saudi actions in this regard are so embarrassing and brazen that Western nations won’t even let themselves be heard discussing them intelligibly.

— michael brendan dougherty, National Review, "Our Relationship with Saudi Arabia Is an Embarrassment," 20 July 2017
Although Dugin’s Eurasianism and Bannon’s Traditionalism differ in many regards, Sedgwick is struck by their backward-looking commonalities.

— vanityfair.com, "Inside the Secret, Strange Origins of Steve Bannon’s Nationalist Fantasia," 17 July 2017
And Trump has shown a great propensity to undo whatever Obama did, almost without regard for merit.

— jeffrey mervis, Science | AAAS, "Q&A: Former Obama science adviser John Holdren on the White House science office and Trump’s science policy," 12 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of regard

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from regarder

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First Known Use: 14th century

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regard Synonyms

Synonyms

account, appreciation, esteem, estimation, favor, admiration, respect

Antonyms

disfavor

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

regard

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

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Examples of regard in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples of regard from the Web

That’s because the Milwaukee Police Department doesn’t have a strategic plan for community policing or a set of guidelines regarding it, the draft report says.

— jsonline.com, "Trust damaged between Milwaukee police and community, Department of Justice draft report says," 30 Aug. 2017
This girl needs therapeutic and bereavement counseling regarding her traumatic loss.

— amy dickinson, chicagotribune.com, "Don't marry the man who is sharing bed with his young daughter," 23 Aug. 2017
Whether regarding menstrual issues, boy problems, or makeup tips, mom is usually the first person girls turn to.

— charlotte andersen, Redbook, "Fathers Have An Even Greater Influence on Daughters Than You May Realize," 22 Aug. 2017
The daycare, which is believed to be Little Learners of Florissant, did not respond to attempts to contact them regarding the allegation that one of their employees is responsible, according to WBRC.

— malaika jabali, Essence.com, "Parents Demand Answers After Daycare Duct-Tapes 4-Year-Old Girl To Chair," 22 Aug. 2017
Texas DT says players getting on other players for mistakes DT Hassan Ridgeway from Mansfield says Longhorns not divided inside locker room but do police themselves regarding effort and will continue to do so.

— brian gosset, star-telegram, "Mitchel, Ridgeway give the NFL a Mansfield touch," 22 Aug. 2017
But residents, many of whom regard the city’s housing authority and mayor with animosity, tell a different story.

— katie mettler, Washington Post, "Escaping one of the nation’s worst environmental disaster zones," 20 Aug. 2017
The violation of his oath as regards the Emoluments Clause in Washington alone is worth poking around at with a sharp stick.

— charles p. pierce, Esquire, "A Congressional Censure of Trump Won't Help. We Need Mueller.," 18 Aug. 2017
Alfred Hitchcock will forever be regarded as the master of suspense.

— the tylt, AL.com, "Alfred Hitchcock's best film: 'Psycho' or 'The Birds'?," 18 Aug. 2017

Origin and Etymology of regard

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

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First Known Use: 1509

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regard Synonyms

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

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

REGARD Defined for English Language Learners

regard

noun

Definition of regard for English Language Learners

: care or concern for someone or something
: a feeling of respect and admiration for someone or something
regards : friendly greetings

regard

verb

Definition of regard for English Language Learners

: to think of (someone or something) in a particular way
: to look at (someone or something)

REGARD Defined for Kids

regard

noun re·gard \ ri-ˈgärd \

Definition of regard for Students

1 :consideration 2

She shows no regard for others.

2 :a feeling of respect

She was held in high regard.

3 regards plural :friendly greetings

Give them my regards.

4 :a point to be considered

Be careful in this regard.

5 :²look 1

a tender regard

— in regard to

:in relation to

— with regard to

:in relation to

regard

verb

Definition of regard for Students

regarded; regarding

1 :to think of in a particular way :consider

He regarded them as friends.

2 :to look at

Judge Ford regarded the desperate doorman without pity.
—Ellen Raskin, The Westing Game

3 :to give consideration to

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