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as in to consider
to think of in a particular way I wouldn't regard that offhand comment as a serious threat to your personal safety

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as in to anticipate
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

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regard

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noun

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as in glimpse
an instance of looking especially briefly flashed the young man an imperial regard that clearly indicated such behavior was out of line

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as in reference
relation to or concern with something specified with regard to your request for time off, go ahead and take the whole week for vacation

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How does the verb regard contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of regard are admire, esteem, and respect. While all these words 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

In what contexts can admire take the place of regard?

The meanings of admire and regard largely overlap; however, admire suggests usually enthusiastic appreciation and often deep affection.

a friend that I truly admire

When might esteem be a better fit than regard?

The words esteem and regard are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, esteem implies greater warmth of feeling accompanying a high valuation.

no citizen of the town was more highly esteemed

When can respect be used instead of regard?

While the synonyms respect and regard are close in meaning, respect implies a considered evaluation or estimation.

after many years they came to respect her views

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of regard
Verb
Exercise is widely regarded as an essential component of health for older adults — particularly strength training. Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025 As such, Ernst & Young will oversee the restructuring process and maintain a website where information regarding the proceedings can be obtained. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
Harlem’s Fashion Row is doing revolutionary work within an industry that often has little to no regard for Black designers beyond lip service. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025 In another meta-analysis, no effects were found in this regard. Frederik Jötten, Scientific American, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for regard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regard
Verb
  • While the container comes with a month's worth of capsules, many reviewers noticed results way sooner.
    Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Most notably the Democrats in Nevada's congressional delegation noticed.
    Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Yet most failed to note the hospital’s long-standing use as a base for Hamas operations.
    Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Meltzer noted that those close to the matter believe the deal is close to being finalized, though WWE has not confirmed this information.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • Technical reliability is a make-or-break factor when considering industrial integration.
    Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The will also states that priority should be given to luxury giant LVMH, L'Oreal, EssilorLuxottica or other groups, Reuters reported, adding that heirs should consider other fashion and luxury companies with which Armani's company has commercial ties for a sale.
    Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • Establish a joint steering group that synchronises direction while respecting domain expertise.
    Maman Ibrahim, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Of course, the senators need to actually respect standards of economic expertise and integrity, but so far this has largely worked out in the history of the Fed — with both presidents and senators doing so.
    James B. Speta, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
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  • Webb regularly shares videos of Kota's antics on social media, but this heartwarming video of Kota's reaction has certainly captured far more attention than anticipated.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Economists polled by FactSet had been anticipating a minor improvement in consumer sentiment from August.
    Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Students who attended the campus event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday described a mix of admiration for America’s tradition of free speech and horror at how quickly violence shattered it.
    Julia Bonavita , Stepheny Price , Peter D'Abrosca, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • In March, Newsom sat down with Kirk for a lengthy interview in which, despite their obvious political differences, the governor expressed admiration for the commentator's political prowess and success.
    Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • This is our first glimpse of Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia actually in action.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Their photos—a dark-skinned African immigrant bonding with White, blond children—offer a glimpse of another world beyond America’s persistent racial divisions.
    John Blake, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
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  • Both the ceremony and red carpet, however, avoided any references to Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • His reference to the era of performance enhancing drugs of the 1990s and early 2000s drew laughter from media members in his postgame press conference.
    Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025

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“Regard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regard. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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