Regard Definition

rĭ-gärd
regarded, regarding, regards
verb
regarded, regarding, regards
To observe or look at with a firm, steady gaze; look at attentively.
Webster's New World
To take into account; consider.
Webster's New World
To give attentive heed to or show concern for.
Webster's New World
To think of in a certain light; consider.
To regard taxes as a burden.
Webster's New World
To look; gaze.
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noun
regards
Consideration; attention; concern.
To have some regard for one's safety.
Webster's New World
Respect and affection; esteem.
To have high regard for one's teachers.
Webster's New World
A firm, fixed look; gaze.
Webster's New World
Good wishes; respects; affection.
Give my regards to your father.
Webster's New World
A particular point or aspect; respect.
She was lucky in that regard.
American Heritage
Antonyms:
idiom
as regards
  • In reference or relation to; with respect to.
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in
  • In reference or relation to; with respect to.
American Heritage
in
  • In reference or relation to; with respect to.
American Heritage
as regards
  • concerning
Webster's New World
in regard to
  • concerning; with respect to
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Regard

Noun

Singular:
regard
Plural:
regards

Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Regard

Origin of Regard

  • From Anglo-Norman reguard, reguarde, from early Middle French regard, from regarder (“to look at, observe, regard"), from Old French reguarder. Attested in Middle English starting around the mid 14th century. Compare guard, reward.

    From Wiktionary

  • Middle English regarden from Old French regarder to look at re- re- guarder to guard, look at (of Germanic origin guard)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Middle French regarder, from Old French reguarder. First attested in late Middle English, circa the early 15th century.

    From Wiktionary

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