regard

noun

re·gard | \ ri-ˈgärd

Definition of regard

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 archaic : appearance

2a : 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

4a : 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

regard

verb

regarded; regarding; regards

Definition of regard (Entry 2 of 2)

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 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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Verb

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

Examples of regard in a Sentence

Noun

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

Verb

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

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

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Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

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