Definition of regard
1 archaic : appearance
2a : attention, consideration due regard should be given to all facets of the questionb : a protective interest : care has no regard for her health
4a : the worth or estimation in which something or someone is held a man of small regardb (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
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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.
Origin and Etymology of regard
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from regarder
First Known Use: 14th century
regard
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
3a : to show respect or consideration forb : 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 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
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
First Known Use: 1509
Synonym Discussion of regard
REGARD Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of regard for English Language Learners
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: care or concern for someone or something
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: a feeling of respect and admiration for someone or something
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regards : friendly greetings
regard
Definition of regard for English Language Learners
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: to think of (someone or something) in a particular way
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: to look at (someone or something)
REGARD Defined for Kids
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
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