Synonyms of regards

regards 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of regard

1

as in notices

to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes

she regarded him with astonishment when he announced he had gotten engaged

Synonyms & Similar Words

• notices
• spots
• sees
• eyes
• perceives
• remarks
• views
• notes
• sights
• distinguishes
• observes
• looks (at)
• discerns
• witnesses
• watches
• beholds
• spies
• considers
• catches
• descries
• espies
• gets a load of
• identifies
• picks out
• sets eyes on
• lays eyes on
• heeds
• marks
• attends (to)
• makes out
• examines
• scrutinizes
• minds
• studies
• inspects
• scans
• surveys
• glimpses
• picks up
• peers (at)
• glances (at)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• neglects
• disregards
• passes over
• misses
• overlooks
• overpasses

2

as in follows

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 & Similar Words

• follows
• notes
• respects
• considers
• obeys
• listens (to)
• observes
• watches
• minds
• heeds
• contemplates
• ponders
• conforms (to)
• keeps
• weighs
• hears
• notices
• mulls
• complies (with)
• attends (to)
• sees
• marks
• harks (to)
• hearkens (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• disregards
• neglects
• dismisses
• passes over
• discounts
• scorns
• tunes out
• brushes (aside or off)
• shrugs off
• glosses (over)
• defies
• flouts
• pooh-poohs
• snubs
• glozes (over)
• slights

3

as in considers

to think of in a particular way

I wouldn't regard that offhand comment as a serious threat to your personal safety

Synonyms & Similar Words

• considers
• calls
• counts
• views
• believes
• thinks
• accounts
• feels
• looks (on or upon)
• holds
• deems
• rates
• imagines
• takes for
• sets down
• esteems
• senses
• reckons
• conceives
• fancies

4

as in respects

to think very highly or favorably of

an astronomer who is highly regarded by his peers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• respects
• admires
• appreciates
• considers
• praises
• commends
• loves
• likes
• enjoys
• esteems
• approves
• values
• venerates
• compliments
• applauds
• reveres
• favors
• reverences
• acclaims
• credits
• adores
• relishes
• savors
• revels (in)
• fancies
• worships
• delights (in)
• grooves (on)
• sets store by
• idolizes
• drinks (in)
• accredits
• dotes (on)
• cherishes
• treasures
• prizes
• hallows
• digs
• adulates
• canonizes
• deifies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hates
• despises
• abhors
• detests
• loathes
• disregards
• dismisses
• disapproves
• dislikes
• condemns
• discounts
• disdains
• deplores
• scorns
• execrates
• abominates
• decries
• disfavors
• frowns (on or upon)
• vilifies
• discountenances
• kisses off

5

as in factors (in or into)

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 & Similar Words

• considers
• factors (in or into)
• anticipates
• allows (for)
• contemplates
• takes into account
• expects
• adjusts
• conditions
• provides (for)
• reckons with
• faces
• adapts
• takes account of
• figures on
• plans
• presupposes
• foresees
• envisages
• accommodates
• presumes
• assumes
• calculates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• factors (out)
• disregards
• discounts

regards

2 of 2

noun

plural of regard

as in congratulations

best wishes

give your parents my regards

Synonyms & Similar Words

• respects
• congratulations
• commendations
• greetings
• compliment
• praise
• blessing
• approval
• felicitations
• acknowledgment
• commendation
• endorsement
• benediction
• citation
• flattery
• adulation
• well-wishing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insult
• gibe
• taunt
• dig
• put-down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of regards

Verb

Swope said his group isn’t opposed to a data center but regards this location as untenable. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

The number in Kode89 pays tribute to 1989, which Okuyama regards as a golden year for automotive design. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Beijing regards democratic Taiwan as a breakaway province, to be retaken by force if necessary. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

Forza was trained by Brian Myers, Bear Bronson and Pat Buck and regards herself to be a lawn gnome aficionado. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Having spent decades watching powerful men evade justice, Nora is doubly determined to bring this one down, and regards Catherine’s vigilantism as an obstacle to a larger victory. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 July 2026

The most pressing issue at the moment regards Rodri, who is the subject of interest from Real Madrid and is keen to move to the Spanish giants. — Sam Lee, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Many of those elders wanted to express their personal connection to the film’s story, something Riedel regards as a part of his reconnection to his community. — Jennie Punter, Variety, 21 July 2026

Given today’s fraught new era of great-power competition, where would be the most strategically useful birthplace for a figure Beijing regards as a threat? — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026

Noun

The plaintiffs argued the ballot language was misleading in several regards. — Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

Hosting the All-Star Game provides a unique platform to break new ground in both regards. — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

Argentina’s helter-skelter run to the final will come up against its greatest test and their ferocious mentality won’t quite be enough against a better team in all regards. — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Rivian is just getting started in regards to the R2 and its over-the-air software updates. — Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

By contrast, Thailand and the Philippines have improved their standing in these regards. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 15 July 2026

And if an enclosure isn't tightly secured, your chickens will escape and wander off without any regards for property lines. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 June 2026

As well as the latest and greatest of the Adult Swim slate, Head of Development Cameron Tang spoke with regards to their shorts program Smalls and its role in developing new series and turning artists into series creators. — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 26 June 2026

But while Lake County has become a suburban bastion for the LGBTQ+ community, according to some, that broad support is still relatively new in many regards, community members said. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

Phrases Containing regards

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