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regard

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of regard

1 a feeling of great approval and liking

  • I have a deep regard for humanitarian aid workers who risk everything to help the poor
Synonyms of regard

account, admiration, appreciation, esteem, estimation, favor, respect
Words Related to regard

appetite, fancy, fondness, like, love, partiality, preference, relish, shine, taste, use

acclamation, adoration, adulation, approbation, deference, hero worship, homage, honor, idolatry, infatuation, lionization, praise, props [slang], reverence, veneration, worship

delight, enjoyment

amazement, awe, wonder, wonderment

enthusiasm, interest, passion

bias, prejudice

affection, attachment, devotion, passion
Near Antonyms of regard

condemnation, disapproval, disdain, opprobrium, scorn

disappointment, discontent, disenchantment, disgruntlement, disillusionment, displeasure, indignation, unhappiness

aversion, contempt, disfavor, disgust, disinclination, dislike, disliking, disregard, distaste

hate, hatred, loathing, nausea, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion

abomination, antipathy, detestation

deprecation, displeasure, dissatisfaction
Antonyms of regard

disfavor

2 an instance of looking especially briefly

  • flashed the young man an imperial regard that clearly indicated such behavior was out of line
Synonyms of regard

cast, eye, gander, glance, glimpse, look, peek, peep, sight, view
Words Related to regard

gape, gaze, glare, leer, ogle, stare

side-glance

squinny, squint

coup d'oeil

3 relation to or concern with something specified

  • with regard to your request for time off, go ahead and take the whole week for vacation
Synonyms of regard

reference, respect

4 regards plural best wishes

  • give your parents my regards
Synonyms of regard

commendations [archaic], compliment, congratulations, felicitations, greetings, respects
Words Related to regard

approval, benediction, blessing, endorsement (also indorsement)

acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), citation, commendation

adulation, flattery, praise

well-wishing
Near Antonyms of regard

dig, gibe (or jibe), insult, put-down, taunt

5 a fixed intent look

  • fixed the same magisterial regard on all the miscreants who appeared before her in court
Synonyms of regard

aspect [archaic], eye, gape, gaze, scrutiny, stare
Words Related to regard

glare, glower

contemplation, fixation

attention, observance, observation, surveillance, watch

examination, inspection, perusal, study, survey
Near Antonyms of regard

blink [chiefly Scottish], flash, glance, glimpse, peek, peep, sight, stime [chiefly Scottish & Irish]

oeillade, ogle

browse, scan

6 archaic the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality

  • Lord Warwick's noble regard and gallant demeanor set the innocent maid's heart aflutter
Synonyms of regard

appearance, aspect, dress, figure, garb, look, mien, outside, presence
Words Related to regard

air, attitude, bearing, behavior, comportment, demeanor, deportment, manner, poise, pose

carriage, posture, stance

cast, mold, shape, turn

color, coloring, complexion

countenance, face, features, habit, habitus, person [archaic], physiognomy, superficies, visage
Phrases Synonymous with regard

cut of one's jib

regard

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of regard

1 to make note of (something) through the use of oneʼs eyes

  • she regarded him with astonishment when he announced he had gotten engaged
Synonyms of regard

behold, catch, descry, discern, distinguish, espy, eye, look (at), note, notice, observe, perceive, remark, see, sight, spot, spy, view, witness
Words Related to regard

identify, make out, pick out, pick up

attend (to), consider, heed, mark, mind

study, watch

examine, inspect, scan, scrutinize, survey

glance (at), glimpse, peer (at)
Phrases Synonymous with regard

get a load of [slang], lay eyes on, set eyes on
Near Antonyms of regard

disregard, ignore, neglect, overpass, pass over

miss, overlook

2 to take notice of and be guided by

  • as a traveler, you should regard the laws and customs of whatever country you are visiting
Synonyms of regard

follow, heed, listen (to), mind, note, observe, watch
Words Related to regard

consider, contemplate, mull, ponder, weigh

comply (with), conform (to), keep, obey, respect

attend (to), hark (to), hear, hearken (to)

mark, notice, see
Near Antonyms of regard

brush (aside or off), discount, dismiss, gloss (over), gloze (over), neglect, pass over, pooh-pooh (also pooh), scorn, shrug off

defy, flout

slight, snub
Antonyms of regard

disregard, ignore, tune out

3 to think of in a particular way

  • I wouldnʼt regard that offhand comment as a serious threat to your personal safety
Synonyms of regard

account, call, consider, count, esteem, hold, look (on or upon), rate, reckon, set down, view
Words Related to regard

believe, deem, feel, sense, think

conceive, fancy, imagine
Phrases Synonymous with regard

take for

4 to think very highly or favorably of

  • an astronomer who is highly regarded by his peers
Synonyms of regard

admire, appreciate, consider, esteem, respect
Words Related to regard

acclaim, accredit, applaud, approve, commend, compliment, credit, praise

delight (in), drink (in), enjoy, relish, revel (in), savor (also savour)

dig, fancy, favor, groove (on), like, love

adore, adulate, canonize, deify, dote (on), hallow, idolize, revere, reverence, venerate, worship

cherish, love, prize, treasure, value
Phrases Synonymous with regard

set store by (or on)
Near Antonyms of regard

abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe

condemn, decry, deplore, disapprove, discount, discountenance, disdain, disfavor, dislike, dismiss, disregard, frown (on or upon), kiss off, scorn, vilify

5 to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies)

  • the judges regard the amount of effort and energy you put into the project in evaluating it
Synonyms of regard

allow (for), consider, factor (in or into), provide (for)
Words Related to regard

accommodate, adapt, adjust, condition

anticipate, contemplate, envisage, expect, foresee

assume, presume, presuppose

plan

calculate, face
Phrases Synonymous with regard

figure on, reckon with, take account of, take into account
Near Antonyms of regard

factor (out)
Antonyms of regard

discount, disregard

Synonym Discussion of regard

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

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