Definition of regard
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a protective interest : care
has no regard for her health
b
: attention, consideration
due regard should be given to all facets of the question
2a(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
b
: the worth or estimation in which something or someone is held
a man of small regard
3
: an aspect to be taken into consideration : respect
is a small school, and is fortunate in this regard
5
: a basis of action or opinion : motive
regard
verb
regarded; regarding; regards
Definition of regard (Entry 2 of 2)
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
: to look at
4a
: to show respect or consideration for
b
: to hold in high esteem
5
archaic
: to relate to
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The first known use of regard was in the 14th century
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