regard
1 of 2noun
re·gard ri-ˈgärd 
1
a
: a protective interest : care
has no regard for her health
b
: attention, consideration
due regard should be given to all facets of the question
2
a(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
4
: look, gaze
5
: a basis of action or opinion : motive
6
archaic : appearance
7
obsolete : intention
regard
2 of 2verb
regarded; regarding; regards
transitive verb
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
4
a
: to show respect or consideration for
b
: to hold in high esteem
5
archaic : to relate to
intransitive verb
1
: to look attentively : gaze
2
: to pay attention : heed
Synonyms
Noun
- account
- admiration
- appreciation
- esteem
- estimation
- favor
- respect
Verb
- behold
- catch
- descry
- discern
- distinguish
- espy
- eye
- look (at)
- note
- notice
- observe
- perceive
- remark
- see
- sight
- spot
- spy
- view
- witness
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Noun I have no regard for his opinions. I have a deep regard for humanitarian aid workers who risk everything to help the poor. Verb The police officer regarded the group of teenagers with suspicion. she regarded him with astonishment when he announced he had gotten engaged
Recent Examples on the Web
Stephen Simpson, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2022 In regard to the new filings this week, the D.A.’s office did not immediately return a request for comment. Nate Rogers, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 In open session at 6 p.m., the board will hear a report on the district’s standing in regard to the California Dashboard Local Indicators. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 Hardaway paused, as if taking the same type of pause that Riley offered in regard to what has to happen next with Lowry. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2022 The hospital also conducted a community health needs assessment to discover what the community requires in regard to health care. Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 30 Aug. 2022 This creates an awkward dance between CEOs and CHROs—particularly in regard to return-to-office strategies—often culminating in decisions that are not always in the best interest of employees. Paolo Confino, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2022 As such, LastPass says that no action is required by users in regard to their password vaults. Davey Winder, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 Look at the stances taken in regard to LGBTQ individuals. Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022 Khalid Razak, NBC News, 1 Sep. 2022 The National Bureau of Economic Research — a private nonprofit, not a government agency — is the group that economists regard as the official scorekeeper of recessions. oregonlive, 19 Apr. 2022 The National Bureau of Economic Research — a private nonprofit, not a government agency — is the group that economists regard as the official scorekeeper of recessions. Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2022 Nonpartisan analysts still regard the GOP as the favorites and history shows the president’s party does not tend to do well in a first midterm. Annie Linskey And Michael Scherer, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Aug. 2022 So, don't regard a crisis only as a lack of opportunities for any business development. Vladyslav Savchenko, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 Eighteen months after the LA Times exposé, many in Hollywood still regard the HFPA as ethically shady. Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2022 As Pine goes through his preflight inspection, McKinney and I regard each other for a moment. Josh Condon, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2022 Professor Halivni acknowledged that fundamentalist rabbis feel compelled to regard the Talmud as given by God, along with the Torah, at Mount Sinai. New York Times, 17 July 2022 See More
Noun
The waiver was in regard to the display that previously featured flags that have flown over Fort Smith since 1699. Stephen Simpson, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2022 In regard to the new filings this week, the D.A.’s office did not immediately return a request for comment. Nate Rogers, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 In open session at 6 p.m., the board will hear a report on the district’s standing in regard to the California Dashboard Local Indicators. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 Hardaway paused, as if taking the same type of pause that Riley offered in regard to what has to happen next with Lowry. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2022 The hospital also conducted a community health needs assessment to discover what the community requires in regard to health care. Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 30 Aug. 2022 This creates an awkward dance between CEOs and CHROs—particularly in regard to return-to-office strategies—often culminating in decisions that are not always in the best interest of employees. Paolo Confino, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2022 As such, LastPass says that no action is required by users in regard to their password vaults. Davey Winder, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 Look at the stances taken in regard to LGBTQ individuals. Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022 Verb
The street battles are a symptom of a power vacuum in Iraqi politics that many analysts regard as the greatest threat to the country's stability after years of war, civil unrest and the Islamic State terrorist group's militancy. Khalid Razak, NBC News, 1 Sep. 2022 The National Bureau of Economic Research — a private nonprofit, not a government agency — is the group that economists regard as the official scorekeeper of recessions. oregonlive, 19 Apr. 2022 The National Bureau of Economic Research — a private nonprofit, not a government agency — is the group that economists regard as the official scorekeeper of recessions. Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2022 Nonpartisan analysts still regard the GOP as the favorites and history shows the president’s party does not tend to do well in a first midterm. Annie Linskey And Michael Scherer, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Aug. 2022 So, don't regard a crisis only as a lack of opportunities for any business development. Vladyslav Savchenko, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 Eighteen months after the LA Times exposé, many in Hollywood still regard the HFPA as ethically shady. Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2022 As Pine goes through his preflight inspection, McKinney and I regard each other for a moment. Josh Condon, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2022 Professor Halivni acknowledged that fundamentalist rabbis feel compelled to regard the Talmud as given by God, along with the Torah, at Mount Sinai. New York Times, 17 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from regarder
Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French regarder to look back at, regard, from re- + garder to guard, look at — more at guard
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 6
Verb
1509, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Phrases Containing regard
Kids Definition
regard 1 of 2
noun
re·gard ri-ˈgärd
1
: consideration sense 2
She shows no regard for others.
2
: a feeling of respect
She was held in high regard.
3
regards plural : friendly greetings
Give them my regards.
4
: a point to be considered
Be careful in this regard.
5
: look entry 2 sense 1
a tender regard
regard
2 of 2verb
regarded; regarding
1
: to think of in a particular way : consider
He regarded them as friends.
2
: to look at
Judge Ford regarded the desperate doorman without pity. Ellen Raskin, The Westing Game
Ellen Raskin, The Westing Game3
: to give consideration to
regard 1 of 2
verb
1
as in to notice
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
Relevance
- notice
- spot
- see
- eye
- remark
- perceive
- view
- sight
- note
- observe
- witness
- discern
- distinguish
- consider
- watch
- espy
- spy
- behold
- descry
- identify
- catch
- pick out
- heed
- set eyes on
- get a load of
- lay eyes on
- mark
- examine
- study
- make out
- look (at)
- scrutinize
- survey
- mind
- glimpse
- inspect
- scan
- attend (to)
- pick up
- glance (at)
- peer (at)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ignore
- disregard
- neglect
- miss
- overlook
- pass over
- overpass
2
as in to note
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
- note
- respect
- follow
- consider
- obey
- observe
- heed
- mind
- contemplate
- watch
- listen (to)
- ponder
- notice
- weigh
- mull
- hear
- keep
- see
- mark
- conform (to)
- comply (with)
- hark (to)
- hearken (to)
- attend (to)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- disregard
- ignore
- dismiss
- tune out
- neglect
- scorn
- brush (aside or off)
- discount
- gloss (over)
- defy
- pass over
- flout
- pooh
- slight
- pooh-pooh
- gloze (over)
- shrug off
- snub
3
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- consider
- view
- call
- believe
- count
- esteem
- account
- rate
- think
- set down
- deem
- feel
- sense
- reckon
- take for
- imagine
- hold
- look (on or upon)
- conceive
- fancy
4
as in to respect
to think very highly or favorably of an astronomer who is highly regarded by his peers Synonyms & Similar Words
- respect
- admire
- appreciate
- like
- consider
- esteem
- praise
- commend
- love
- reverence
- revere
- value
- love
- venerate
- compliment
- enjoy
- set store on
- approve
- applaud
- credit
- acclaim
- relish
- favor
- adore
- set store by
- idolize
- savor
- fancy
- worship
- accredit
- savour
- cherish
- treasure
- adulate
- hallow
- canonize
- dote (on)
- prize
- deify
- groove (on)
- dig
- revel (in)
- delight (in)
- drink (in)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- hate
- detest
- despise
- loathe
- abhor
- disregard
- dislike
- disdain
- dismiss
- deplore
- condemn
- disapprove
- abominate
- execrate
- scorn
- decry
- vilify
- discount
- discountenance
- frown (on or upon)
- disfavor
- kiss off
5
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- consider
- anticipate
- expect
- reckon with
- contemplate
- adjust
- factor (in or into)
- take into account
- foresee
- condition
- adapt
- figure on
- face
- envisage
- plan
- presuppose
- presume
- take account of
- allow (for)
- accommodate
- provide (for)
- assume
- calculate
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- disregard
- discount
- factor (out)
regard
2 of 2noun
1
as in respect
a feeling of great approval and liking I have a deep regard for humanitarian aid workers who risk everything to help the poor Synonyms & Similar Words
- respect
- admiration
- appreciation
- esteem
- praise
- estimation
- reverence
- favor
- adoration
- interest
- like
- affection
- deference
- enthusiasm
- use
- love
- honor
- preference
- fondness
- account
- partiality
- approbation
- relish
- enjoyment
- homage
- worship
- taste
- wonder
- veneration
- delight
- infatuation
- fancy
- adulation
- awe
- idolatry
- amazement
- appetite
- acclamation
- prejudice
- devotion
- wonderment
- shine
- bias
- props
- lionization
- attachment
- hero worship
- passion
- passion
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- condemnation
- disdain
- contempt
- disregard
- disapproval
- scorn
- indignation
- disappointment
- discontent
- displeasure
- dislike
- disfavor
- disgust
- hatred
- unhappiness
- disillusionment
- aversion
- distaste
- disenchantment
- hate
- disinclination
- repugnance
- revulsion
- opprobrium
- loathing
- repulsion
- disfavor
- dissatisfaction
- nausea
- displeasure
- antipathy
- disgruntlement
- disliking
- abomination
- detestation
- deprecation
2
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- glimpse
- look
- glance
- peek
- view
- sight
- peep
- gander
- eye
- glare
- cast
- gaze
- stare
- gape
- ogle
- leer
- squinny
- squint
- side-glance
- coup d'oeil
3
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- reference
- respect
4
as in respects
regards plural best wishes give your parents my regards Synonyms & Similar Words
- respects
- greetings
- praise
- compliment
- congratulations
- commendations
- approval
- acknowledgment
- blessing
- endorsement
- felicitations
- acknowledgement
- commendation
- indorsement
- benediction
- flattery
- adulation
- citation
- well-wishing
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- insult
- jibe
- gibe
- taunt
- dig
- put-down
5
as in gaze
a fixed intent look fixed the same magisterial regard on all the miscreants who appeared before her in court Synonyms & Similar Words
- gaze
- stare
- eye
- scrutiny
- aspect
- attention
- glare
- observation
- fixation
- gape
- contemplation
- observance
- examination
- study
- survey
- watch
- inspection
- surveillance
- glower
- perusal
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- sight
- glimpse
- glance
- peep
- peek
- flash
- blink
- stime
- scan
- ogle
- browse
- oeillade
6
as in look
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 & Similar Words
- look
- manner
- attitude
- presence
- aspect
- appearance
- demeanor
- outside
- dress
- garb
- figure
- behavior
- person
- stance
- mien
- bearing
- posture
- shape
- pose
- deportment
- cut of one's jib
- poise
- air
- comportment
- features
- face
- habit
- turn
- mold
- countenance
- carriage
- physiognomy
- color
- habitus
- cast
- coloring
- complexion
- visage
- superficies
Synonym Chooser
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
The meanings of admire and regard largely overlap; however, admire suggests usually enthusiastic appreciation and often deep affection.
a friend that I truly admire
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
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