regard

noun re·gard \ ri-ˈgärd \

Updated on: 12 May 2018

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

Displays that soar past 100Hz feel smoother in every regard, not just gaming—even moving your mouse around the desktop is more fluid.

— ian paul, PCWorld, "HP's blazing-fast Omen gaming monitor drops below $200 with this $90 discount," 1 May 2018
None of the state education board's new members have experience in public education in regards to teaching.

— thomas novelly, The Courier-Journal, "These are the people Matt Bevin appointed to run Kentucky's board of education," 18 Apr. 2018
Berlanga doesn’t regard hummingbird trafficking as a high priority.

— National Geographic, "Inside the Black Market Hummingbird Love Charm Trade," 18 Apr. 2018
The most common concerns are an increase in traffic to an already busy area and the fear for pedestrian safety, the size of the project, especially in regards to residential density, and the overall impact this project will have on the community.

— jeanne houck, Cincinnati.com, "Residents raise concerns about proposed Hyde Park project," 8 Apr. 2018
The Beverly Arts Center puts on diverse events and films, in regards to genre.

— jordannah elizabeth, Chicago Reader, "Music The first black leader of the Jazz Institute of Chicago, Heather Ireland Robinson, talks segregation and infrastructure," 30 Mar. 2018
Superhero films hold a particular placement in the industry’s firmament, with regard to their flagrant regurgitation of anemic bravery on the silver screen.

— jason parham, WIRED, "The Ryan Coogler Effect: What Black Panther's Success Means for Black Directors," 23 Mar. 2018
Midfielder Kristen Edmonds and forward Rachel Hill trained away from the team Monday morning, though Sermanni said the club was just being cautious in regards to those two.

— jordan culver, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Sydney Leroux finding her love of soccer again with Orlando Pride," 5 Mar. 2018
Concerns abound with regard to military displays in public.

— jerry hendrix, National Review, "On Parades and Politics," 15 Feb. 2018

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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

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

See regard defined for English-language learners

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

Turkish prosecutors allege that the 50-year-old pastor from North Carolina colluded with followers of Mr. Gulen, as well with Kurdish militants Turkey regards as terrorists.

— david gauthier-villars, WSJ, "U.S. Pastor Andrew Brunson Is Remanded in Custody in Turkey," 7 May 2018
Widely regarded as one of the greatest managers football has ever seen, Ferguson won 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies among a host of other silverware during his incredibly successful career on the sidelines.

— SI.com, "Pray for Sir Alex: Football World Unites to Send Well Wishes to Man Utd's Greatest Following Surgery," 6 May 2018
And indeed, the next year in Nature Allen and two colleagues published what’s regarded as the first climate event attribution paper.

— adam rogers, WIRED, "How to Fight Climate Change: Figure Out Who's to Blame, and Sue Them," 4 May 2018
Matt Harvey, once regarded as a premier pitcher who could join Tom Seaver and Dwight Gooden among the Mets' greats, refused a minor league assignment and will be designated for assignment Saturday.

— Houston Chronicle, "Mets designate Matt Harvey for assignment after refusing demotion to minors," 4 May 2018
Reckless driving, Prospect Road: On April 27, a concerned passerby called police regarding a Honda driving all over Prospect Road.

— john benson, cleveland.com, "Woman with toddler cited for shoplifting: Strongsville Police Blotter," 3 May 2018
The crisis-era bail-outs sent the message that the government regarded the largest banks as too big to fail.

— The Economist, "Make Bank of America great again," 3 May 2018
The possible 39th and Main station site is within the the quarter-to-half mile of bars and restaurants, generally regarded as an acceptable distance for most transit users.

— bill turque, kansascity, "KC Streetcar too far away from Westport to justify the expense, merchants say | The Kansas City Star," 2 May 2018
In April 1983, several Navy aircraft suddenly flew over the Kurile Islands, widely regarded as Soviet airspace, and stunned the USSR’s political leadership.

— terry hartle, The Christian Science Monitor, "'1983' chronicles a Cold War-era narrow escape from nuclear war," 2 May 2018