Regard (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object)
  1. to look upon or think of with a particular feeling: to regard a person with favor.
  2. to have or show respect or concern for.
  3. to think highly of; esteem.
  4. to take into account; consider.
  5. to look at; observe: She regarded him with amusement.
  6. to relate to; concern: The news does not regard the explosion.
  7. to see, look at, or conceive of in a particular way; judge (usually followed by as): I regard every assignment as a challenge. They regarded his behavior as childish.
verb (used without object)
  1. to pay attention.
  2. to look or gaze.
noun
  1. reference; relation: to err with regard to facts.
  2. an aspect, point, or particular: quite satisfactory in this regard.
  3. thought; attention; concern.
  4. look; gaze.
  5. respect, esteem, or deference: a high regard for scholarship.
  6. kindly feeling; liking.
  7. sentiments of esteem or affection: Give them my regards.
Idioms
  1. as1 (def. 27).
  2. referring to; concerning: With regard to the new contract, we have some questions.
verb
  1. to look closely or attentively at (something or someone); observe steadily
  2. to hold (a person or thing) in respect, admiration, or affection
  3. to look upon or consider in a specified way
  4. to relate to; concern; have a bearing on
  5. to take notice of or pay attention to (something); heed
  6. in respect of; concerning
noun
  1. a gaze; look
  2. attention; heed
  3. esteem, affection, or respect
  4. reference, relation, or connection (esp in the phrases with regard to or in regard to)
  5. good wishes or greetings (esp in the phrase with kind regards, used at the close of a letter)
  6. on this point
Regard (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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