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.
Recent Examples of regard from the Web
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This dynamic holds with regard to faculty as well: Female professors and professors of color are more likely than their white male counterparts to end up teaching at public universities as opposed to elite institutions like Harvard.
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Another major frustration for the Americans was that Putin did not always have a high regard for facts.
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Avoiding that penalty was paramount, said Williams, who credited owner Bob Castellini and the rest of the front office with maintaining a united front in that regard.
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A lack of attention to detail with regards to how the Trump administration communicates with Americans who speak Spanish is evident in the posts on the White House's Spanish-language Twitter account @LaCasaBlanca.
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Peculiar 06/12/17 18:03 231ST ST, PECULIAR On June 12 at approximately 1803 hours, a deputy was dispatched to the 15000 block of E. 231st Street, Peculiar in regard to a burglary.
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There are clear explanations of what these terms mean in regard to beef on many websites and via the U.S.D.A. ANGUS This breed of cattle is supposed to produce especially marbled beef.
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In the formal dining room, the couple entertained both dignitaries and Tennessee backwoodsmen, without regard for their station, and in a placid location behind the garden are their graves.
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Since the Inauguration, many outlets have speculated about the Ivanka's influence on her father's decision making in regards to climate change, working families and women's issues.
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Origin and Etymology of regard
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from regarder
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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
Recent Examples of regard from the Web
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In ancient Mesopotamia, the lion was regarded as a symbol of kingship.
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Indeed, some experts have argued that microsaurs include the ancestors of caecilians, with brachystelechids regarded as the caecilian sister-group by Anderson (2001).
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Both cultures intertwined their wisdom and knowledge regarding astronomy, mother nature, healing powers, gods, goddesses, the four elements and food, being fire the new light to guide this new hybrid and enriched culture.
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On last night's episode of Discovery Channel's hit show Alaskan Bush People, the Brown family revealed devastating news regarding Ami Brown's health.
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INDIANAPOLIS — John Andretti delivered some good news Wednesday regarding his fight against Stage 4 colon cancer.
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Multiple residents within our community complained and expressed concerns regarding Ms. Jenkins' swimwear.
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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
Synonym Discussion of regard
REGARD Defined for English Language Learners
regard
playDefinition 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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