Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense regards, present participle regarding, past tense, past participle regarded
1. verb
If you regard someone or something as being a particular thing or as having a particular quality, you believe that they are that thing or have that quality.
He was regarded as the most successful Chancellor of modern times. [beVERB-ed + as]
I regard creativity both as a gift and as a skill. [VERB noun + as]
Synonyms: consider, see, hold, rate More Synonyms of regard
2. verb
If you regard something or someone with a feeling such as dislike or respect, you have that feeling about them.
They regarded him with a mixture of fondness and alarm. [VERB noun + with]
Displays of emotion are regarded with suspicion. [VERB noun with noun]
He was a highly regarded scholar. [adv V-ed]
3. verb
If you regard someone in a certain way, you look at them in that way.
[literary]
She regarded him curiously for a moment. [VERB noun]
The clerk regarded him with benevolent amusement. [VERB noun + with]
Synonyms: look at, view, eye, watch More Synonyms of regard
4. uncountable noun
If you have regardfor someone or something, you respect them and care about them. If you hold someone in high regard, you have a lot of respect for them.
I have a very high regard for him and what he has achieved.
There were armed people about, people with little regard for human life.
The Party ruled the country without regard for the people's views.
Synonyms: respect, esteem, deference, store More Synonyms of regard
5. plural noun
Regards are greetings. You use regards in expressions such as best regards and with kind regards as a way of expressing friendly feelings towards someone, especially in a letter or email.
[formulae]
Give my regards to your family. [+ to]
My best regards to Mary.
Synonyms: good wishes, respects, greetings, compliments More Synonyms of regard
6.
See as regards
7.
See in/with regard to
8.
See in this/that regard
More Synonyms of regard
regard in British English
(rɪˈɡɑːd)
verb
1.
to look closely or attentively at (something or someone); observe steadily
2. (transitive)
to hold (a person or thing) in respect, admiration, or affection
we regard your work very highly
3. (transitive)
to look upon or consider in a specified way
she regarded her brother as her responsibility
4. (transitive)
to relate to; concern; have a bearing on
5.
to take notice of or pay attention to (something); heed
they have never regarded the conventions
6. as regards
noun
7.
a gaze; look
8.
attention; heed
he spends without regard to his bank balance
9.
esteem, affection, or respect
10.
reference, relation, or connection (esp in the phrases with regard toorin regard to)
11. (plural)
good wishes or greetings (esp in the phrase with kind regards, used at the close of a letter)
12. in this regard
Derived forms
regardable (reˈgardable)
adjective
Word origin
C14: from Old French regarder to look at, care about, from re- + garder to guard
regard in American English
(rɪˈgɑrd)
noun
1.
a firm, fixed look; gaze
2.
consideration; attention; concern
to have some regard for one's safety
3.
respect and affection; esteem
to have high regard for one's teachers
4.
reference; respect; relation
in regard to your plan
5. [pl.]
good wishes; respects; affection
give my regards to your father
6. Obsolete
aspect; appearance
verb transitive
7.
to observe or look at with a firm, steady gaze; look at attentively
8.
to take into account; consider
9. Archaic
to give attentive heed to or show concern for
10.
to hold in affection and respect
to regard one's friends highly
11.
to think of in a certain light; consider
to regard taxes as a burden
12.
to have relation to; concern; have reference to
that which regards our welfare
verb intransitive
13.
to look; gaze
14.
to pay heed or attention
Idioms:
as regards
without regard to
SYNONYMY NOTE: regard is the most neutral of the terms here, in itself usually implying evaluation of worthrather than recognition of it [the book is highly regarded by authorities]; respect implies high valuation of worth, as shown in deference or honor [a jurist respected by lawyers]; esteem, in addition, suggests that the person or object is highly prized or cherished [a friend esteemed for her loyalty]; admire suggests a feeling of enthusiastic delight in the appreciation of that which is superior[one must admire such courage]
Word origin
ME < OFr < regarder: see re- & guard
Examples of 'regard' in a sentence
regard
Why anyone regards this kind of thing as entertainment is beyond me.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But roads are dug up with seemingly little regard for bus passenger or motorist.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Each course is led by highly regarded artists.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
This shows the high regard she holds him in.
The Sun (2017)
And statues are very much a personal thing in this regard.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They want to be regarded as doing something interesting and being a person in their own right.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The researchers were regarded by some people as the police, asking awkward but justifiable questions.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There are other options, which could be used alongside those regarding bats.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Its use is not illegal under international law, but it is regarded as a particular risk to civilians.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This ambivalence is evident in the way woman regards her body.
Kishlansky, Mark A. (editor) Sources of the West: Readings in Western Civilization, Volume 1: From the Beginningto 1715 (1995)
What topics and situations most concern pastors regarding family ministry?
Christianity Today (2000)
Why did so many people regard hanging as natural?
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Something can be regarded as lost when actually it may have been stolen.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
There were strict laws regarding its use.
Jepson, Tim Umbria - the green heart of Italy (1989)
He asked me to give you both his kind regards.
Elizabeth Gaskell Wives and Daughters (1864)
He was an exceedingly capable and highly regarded individual.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The high regard has been constant and the reputation has been broadly accepted.
The Times Literary Supplement (2013)
Do you mean with regard to this letter?
Jane Austen Emma (1815)
You can call the number at any time for advice regarding your policy.
The Sun (2011)
By all but his bigoted opponents he was held in regard and respect.
Christopher Hibbert DISRAELI: A Personal History (2004)
There was no regard for the feelings of others.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The sun makes this an ideal day to learn something especially regarding cars and computers.
The Sun (2016)
She also showed little sense regarding my mother and was soon dismissed.
Kishlansky, Mark A. (editor) Sources of the West: Readings in Western Civilization, Volume 1: From the Beginningto 1715 (1995)
That is not the way he regards the experiences.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
They regarded the people at work or in crowds as being very distant from us.
Goshgarian, Gary Exploring language (6th edn) (1995)
The only difference in competitive and friendly games is regarding the time frames that players must be available before the games.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
In other languages
regard
British English: regard /rɪˈɡɑːd/ NOUN
If you have a high regard for someone, you have a lot of respect for them.
She was pleased by his regard for her parents.
American English: regard
Arabic: اِحْتِرام
Brazilian Portuguese: consideração
Chinese: 关心
Croatian: poštovanje
Czech: úcta
Danish: anseelse
Dutch: achting
European Spanish: consideración
Finnish: kunnioitus
French: considération
German: Achtung Gefühl
Greek: υπόληψη
Italian: considerazione
Japanese: 敬意
Korean: 존경
Norwegian: henseende
Polish: poważanie
European Portuguese: consideração
Romanian: respect
Russian: забота
Latin American Spanish: consideración
Swedish: aktning
Thai: ความนับถือ
Turkish: saygı
Ukrainian: повага
Vietnamese: sự quý trọng
British English: regard /rɪˈɡɑːd/ VERB
If you regard someone or something in a particular way, you think of them in that way, or have that opinion of them.
He regarded him as stupid.
American English: regard
Arabic: يَعْتَبِرُ
Brazilian Portuguese: considerar
Chinese: 认为
Croatian: smatrati
Czech: považovat
Danish: anse
Dutch: beschouwen
European Spanish: considerar contemplar
Finnish: pitää jonakin
French: considérer
German: ansehen
Greek: θεωρώ
Italian: considerare
Japanese: みなす
Korean: 간주하다
Norwegian: anse
Polish: uważać rozważać
European Portuguese: considerar
Romanian: a considera
Russian: расценивать
Latin American Spanish: considerar estimar
Swedish: tycka
Thai: พิจารณา
Turkish: değerlendirmek
Ukrainian: ставитися
Vietnamese: coi như
All related terms of 'regard'
self-regard
concern for one's own interest
in this regard
on this point
without regard to
without considering
in/with regard to
You can use with regard to or in regard to to indicate the subject that is being talked or written about.
in this/that regard
You can use in this regard or in that regard to refer back to something that you have just said .
Chinese translation of 'regard'
regard
(rɪˈɡɑːd)
vt
(= consider, view) 认(認)为(為) (rènwéi)
n(u)
(= esteem) 尊敬 (zūnjìng)
to give one's regards to向 ... 表示问(問)候 (xiàng ... biǎoshì wènhòu)
as regards, with regard to, in regard to (frm) 关(關)于(於) (guānyú)
in this/that regard在这(這)/那方面 (zài zhè/nà fāngmiàn)
1 (verb)
Definition
to look upon or think of in a specified way
I regard creativity as both a gift and a skill.
Synonyms
consider
I had always considered myself a strong, competent woman.
see
We'll see what we can do, Miss.
hold
She holds that it is not admissible to ordain women.
rate
The film was rated excellent by 90 per cent of children.
view
America was viewed as a land of golden opportunity.
value
I have had my jewellery valued for insurance purposes.
cocaine valued at $53 million
account
The first day of the event was accounted a success.
judge
It will take a few more years to judge the impact of these ideas.
treat
He treated the customers with indifference.
think of
esteem (formal)
Nowadays we esteem these paintings as works of art.
deem
I would have quit my job if I had deemed it necessary.
look upon
adjudge
2 (verb)
Definition
to look closely or attentively at (something or someone)
She regarded him curiously for a moment.
Synonyms
look at
view
The mourners filed past to view the body.
eye
We eyed each other thoughtfully.
watch
The man was standing in the doorway watching him.
observe
He studies and observes the behaviour of babies.
check
Check the accuracy of every detail in your CV.
Get a mechanic to check the car out for you before you buy it.
notice
People should not hesitate to contact the police if they notice anything suspicious.
clock (British, slang)
remark
Everyone has remarked what a lovely person she is.
check out (informal)
gaze at
behold (archaic, literary)
The garden was a joy to behold.
eyeball (US, slang)
scrutinize
get a load of (informal)
take a dekko at (British, slang, old-fashioned)
3 (verb)
Definition
to take notice of
Synonyms
heed
Few people at the conference heeded her warning.
mind
You mind what I say now!
note
respect
Trying to respect her wishes, I said I'd leave.
attend
I'm not sure what he said – I wasn't attending.
listen to
pay attention to
take into consideration
take notice of
1 (noun)
Definition
respect or affection
I have a very high regard for him and what he has achieved.
Synonyms
respect
I have tremendous respect for him.
esteem
He is held in high esteem by his colleagues.
deference
Out of deference to his feelings, I refrained from commenting.
store
thought
They had no thought for others who might get hurt.
love
Our love for each other has been increased by what we've been through together.
concern
care
I chose my words with care.
account
These obscure little groups were of no account in national politics.
note
reputation
The stories ruined his reputation.
honour
One old campaigner at least will be received with honour.
consideration
He said there should be careful consideration of the company's future role.
sympathy
affection
She thought of him with affection.
attachment
I feel a strong attachment to my home town.
repute
The UN's repute has risen immeasurably.
2 (noun)
Definition
a gaze or look
This gave a look of calculated menace to his regard.
Synonyms
look
She took a last look in the mirror.
gaze
She felt uncomfortable under the woman's steady gaze.
scrutiny
stare
glance
She stole a quick glance at her watch.
3 (noun)
Definition
reference or connection
Synonyms
look
They've opted for a rustic look in the kitchen.
concern
The survey's findings are a matter of great concern.
bearing
My father's achievements don't have any bearing on what I do.
relation
This theory bears no relation to reality.
connection
There is no evidence of any connection between the two events.
reference
relevance
Their private lives have no relevance to their public roles.
4 (noun)
Definition
attention
Synonyms
heed
He pays too much heed these days to my nephew.
interest
They will follow the political crisis with interest.
mind
My mind was never on my work.
attention
He turned his attention to the desperate state of housing in the province.
notice
Nothing that went on in the hospital escaped her notice.
5 (noun)
Definition
an expression of goodwill
Give my regards to your family.
Synonyms
good wishes
respects
greetings
compliments
best wishes
salutations
devoirs
RGDS (textmessaging)
phrases
See as regards
See in this regard
See with regard to
Usage note
The word regard in the expression with regard to is singular, and has no s at the end. People often make the mistake of saying with regards to, perhaps being influenced by the phrase as regards.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of account
Definition
to consider as
The first day of the event was accounted a success.
Synonyms
consider,
rate,
value,
explain,
judge,
estimate,
think,
hold,
believe,
count,
reckon,
assess,
weigh,
calculate,
esteem (formal),
deem,
compute,
gauge,
appraise,
regard as
in the sense of account
These obscure little groups were of no account in national politics.
Synonyms
importance,
standing,
concern,
value,
note,
benefit,
use,
profit,
worth,
weight,
advantage,
rank,
import (formal),
honour,
consequence,
substance,
merit,
significance,
distinction,
esteem,
usefulness,
repute,
momentousness
in the sense of affection
Definition
fondness or tenderness for a person or thing
She thought of him with affection.
Synonyms
fondness,
liking,
feeling,
love,
care,
desire,
passion,
warmth,
attachment,
goodwill,
devotion,
kindness,
inclination,
tenderness,
propensity,
friendliness,
amity (formal),
aroha (New Zealand)
Synonyms of 'regard'
regard
Explore 'regard' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of attachment
Definition
affection or regard for
I feel a strong attachment to my home town.
Synonyms
fondness,
liking,
feeling,
love,
relationship,
regard,
bond,
friendship,
attraction,
loyalty,
affection,
devotion,
fidelity,
affinity,
tenderness,
reverence,
predilection,
possessiveness,
partiality,
aroha (New Zealand)
in the sense of attend
Definition
to pay attention
I'm not sure what he said – I wasn't attending.
Synonyms
pay attention,
listen,
follow,
hear,
mark,
mind,
watch,
note,
regard,
notice,
observe,
look on,
heed,
take to heart,
pay heed,
hearken (archaic)
in the sense of attention
Definition
concentrated direction of the mind
He turned his attention to the desperate state of housing in the province.
Synonyms
thinking,
thought,
mind,
notice,
consideration,
concentration,
observation,
scrutiny,
heed,
deliberation,
contemplation,
thoughtfulness,
attentiveness,
ATTN,
intentness,
heedfulness
in the sense of bearing
Definition
relevance to
My father's achievements don't have any bearing on what I do.
Synonyms
relevance,
relation,
application,
connection,
import,
reference,
significance,
pertinence,
appurtenance
in the sense of behold
Definition
to look (at)
The garden was a joy to behold.
Synonyms
look at,
see,
view,
eye,
consider,
study,
watch,
check,
regard,
survey,
witness,
clock (British, slang),
examine,
observe,
perceive,
gaze,
scan,
contemplate,
check out (informal),
inspect,
discern,
eyeball (slang),
scrutinize,
recce (slang),
get a load of (informal),
take a gander at (informal),
take a dekko at (British, slang, old-fashioned),
feast your eyes upon
in the sense of care
Definition
careful or serious attention
I chose my words with care.
Synonyms
caution,
attention,
regard,
pains,
consideration,
heed,
prudence,
vigilance,
forethought,
circumspection,
watchfulness,
meticulousness,
carefulness
in the sense of check
Definition
to examine, investigate, or make an inquiry into
Check the accuracy of every detail in your CV.Get a mechanic to check the car out for you before you buy it.
Synonyms
examine,
test,
study,
look at,
research,
note,
confirm,
investigate,
monitor,
probe,
tick,
vet,
inspect,
look over,
verify,
work over,
scrutinize,
make sure of,
inquire into,
take a dekko at (British, slang, old-fashioned),
parse
in the sense of concern
Definition
regard or interest
The survey's findings are a matter of great concern.
Synonyms
importance,
interest,
bearing,
relevance
in the sense of connection
Definition
a relationship or association
There is no evidence of any connection between the two events.
Synonyms
association,
relationship,
link,
relation,
bond,
correspondence,
relevance,
tie-in,
correlation,
interrelation
in the sense of consideration
Definition
careful thought
He said there should be careful consideration of the company's future role.
Synonyms
thought,
study,
review,
attention,
regard,
analysis,
examination,
reflection,
scrutiny,
deliberation,
contemplation,
perusal,
cogitation
Additional synonyms
in the sense of deem
Definition
to judge or consider
I would have quit my job if I had deemed it necessary.
Synonyms
consider,
think,
believe,
hold,
account,
judge,
suppose,
regard,
estimate,
imagine,
reckon,
esteem (formal),
conceive
in the sense of deference
Definition
polite and respectful behaviour
Out of deference to his feelings, I refrained from commenting.
Synonyms
respect,
regard,
consideration,
attention,
honour,
esteem,
courtesy,
homage,
reverence,
politeness,
civility,
veneration,
thoughtfulness
in the sense of esteem
Definition
to judge or consider
Nowadays we esteem these paintings as works of art.
Synonyms
consider,
think of,
hold,
believe in,
rate,
view,
judge,
regard,
estimate,
reckon,
calculate,
deem
in the sense of esteem
Definition
admiration and respect
He is held in high esteem by his colleagues.
Synonyms
respect,
regard,
honour,
consideration,
admiration,
reverence,
estimation,
veneration
in the sense of eye
Definition
to look at carefully or warily
We eyed each other thoughtfully.
Synonyms
look at,
view,
study,
watch,
check,
regard,
survey,
clock (British, slang),
observe,
stare at,
scan,
contemplate,
check out (informal),
inspect,
glance at,
gaze at,
behold (archaic, literary),
eyeball (slang),
scrutinize,
peruse,
get a load of (informal),
take a dekko at (British, slang, old-fashioned),
have or take a look at
in the sense of gaze
Definition
a long steady look
She felt uncomfortable under the woman's steady gaze.
Synonyms
stare,
look,
fixed look
in the sense of glance
Definition
a quick look
She stole a quick glance at her watch.
Synonyms
peek,
look,
glimpse,
peep,
squint,
butcher's (British, slang),
quick look,
gander (informal),
brief look,
dekko (slang, old-fashioned),
shufti (British, slang),
gink (New Zealand, slang)
in the sense of hold
Definition
to claim or believe
She holds that it is not admissible to ordain women.
Synonyms
consider,
think,
believe,
view,
judge,
regard,
maintain,
assume,
reckon,
esteem (formal),
deem,
presume,
entertain the idea,
HD
in the sense of honour
Definition
great respect or esteem, or an outward sign of this
One old campaigner at least will be received with honour.
Synonyms
acclaim,
regard,
respect,
praise,
recognition,
compliments,
homage,
accolades,
reverence,
deference,
adoration,
commendation,
veneration
in the sense of interest
Definition
curiosity or concern about something or someone
They will follow the political crisis with interest.
Synonyms
attention,
regard,
curiosity,
notice,
suspicion,
scrutiny,
heed,
absorption,
attentiveness,
inquisitiveness,
engrossment
Additional synonyms
in the sense of judge
Definition
to appraise critically
It will take a few more years to judge the impact of these ideas.
Synonyms
evaluate,
rate,
consider,
appreciate,
view,
class,
value,
review,
rank,
examine,
esteem (formal),
criticize,
ascertain,
surmise
in the sense of love
Definition
a deep feeling of sexual attraction
Our love for each other has been increased by what we've been through together.
Synonyms
passion,
liking,
regard,
friendship,
affection,
warmth,
attachment,
intimacy,
devotion,
tenderness,
fondness,
rapture,
adulation,
adoration,
infatuation,
ardour,
endearment,
aroha (New Zealand),
amity,
LUV
in the sense of mind
Definition
to pay attention to
You mind what I say now!
Synonyms
pay attention to,
follow,
mark,
watch,
note,
regard,
respect,
notice,
attend to,
listen to,
observe,
comply with,
obey,
heed,
adhere to,
take heed of,
pay heed to
in the sense of mind
Definition
attention or thoughts
My mind was never on my work.
Synonyms
attention,
thinking,
thoughts,
concentration
in the sense of notice
Definition
to point out or remark upon
People should not hesitate to contact the police if they notice anything suspicious.
Synonyms
observe,
see,
mind,
note,
spot,
remark,
distinguish,
perceive,
detect,
heed,
discern,
behold (archaic, literary),
mark,
eyeball (slang)
in the sense of notice
Definition
observation or attention
Nothing that went on in the hospital escaped her notice.
Synonyms
attention,
interest,
note,
regard,
consideration,
observation,
scrutiny,
heed,
cognizance
in the sense of observe
Definition
to watch (something) carefully
He studies and observes the behaviour of babies.
Synonyms
watch,
study,
view,
look at,
note,
check,
regard,
survey,
monitor,
contemplate,
check out (informal),
look on,
keep an eye on (informal),
gaze at,
pay attention to,
keep track of,
scrutinize,
keep tabs on (informal),
recce (slang),
keep under observation,
watch like a hawk,
take a dekko at (British, slang, old-fashioned)
in the sense of rate
Definition
to consider or regard
The film was rated excellent by 90 per cent of children.
Synonyms
evaluate,
consider,
rank,
reckon,
class,
value,
measure,
regard,
estimate,
count,
grade,
assess,
weigh,
esteem (formal),
classify,
appraise,
adjudge
in the sense of relation
Definition
the connection between things or people
This theory bears no relation to reality.
Synonyms
similarity,
link,
bearing,
bond,
application,
comparison,
tie-in,
correlation,
interdependence,
pertinence,
connection
in the sense of relevance
Their private lives have no relevance to their public roles.
Synonyms
pertinence,
applicableness,
appositeness,
appropriateness,
aptness,
bearing,
connection,
germaneness
Additional synonyms
in the sense of remark
Definition
to observe or notice
Everyone has remarked what a lovely person she is.
Synonyms
notice,
note,
observe,
perceive,
see,
mark,
regard,
make out,
heed,
espy,
take note or notice of
in the sense of reputation
Definition
the opinion generally held of a person or thing
The stories ruined his reputation.
Synonyms
name,
standing,
credit,
character,
honour,
fame,
distinction,
esteem,
stature,
eminence,
renown,
repute
in the sense of repute
Definition
good reputation
The UN's repute has risen immeasurably.
Synonyms
reputation,
standing,
fame,
celebrity,
distinction,
esteem,
stature,
eminence,
estimation,
renown
in the sense of see
Definition
to consider or decide
We'll see what we can do, Miss.
Synonyms
consider,
decide,
think about,
judge,
reflect,
deliberate,
mull over,
think over,
make up your mind,
ponder over,
give some thought to
in the sense of thought
They had no thought for others who might get hurt.
Synonyms
concern,
care,
regard,
anxiety,
sympathy,
compassion,
thoughtfulness,
solicitude,
attentiveness
in the sense of treat
Definition
to deal with or regard in a certain manner
He treated the customers with indifference.
Synonyms
behave towards,
deal with,
handle,
act towards,
use,
consider,
serve,
manage,
regard,
look upon
in the sense of value
Definition
to assess the worth or desirability of (something)
I have had my jewellery valued for insurance purposes.cocaine valued at $53 million
Synonyms
evaluate,
price,
estimate,
rate,
cost,
survey,
assess,
set at,
appraise,
put a price on,
account,
compute
in the sense of view
Definition
to consider in a specified manner
America was viewed as a land of golden opportunity.