Regard

/rɪˈɡɑːrd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

attention to or concern for something; consideration.

His lack of regard for the rules got him into trouble.

a feeling of respect or admiration for someone or something.

She has high regard for her mentor's achievements.

a greeting or expression of goodwill.

Please give my regards to your family.

verb

to consider or think of (someone or something) in a specified way.

She is regarded as one of the best scientists in her field.

to look at attentively; to observe.

He regarded the painting for a long time, admiring its details.

Middle English: from Old French 'regarder', from re- (expressing intensive force) + garder 'to watch'.

in regard to

concerning or about

with regard to

in relation to

have no regard for

to not care about or value

pay no regard to

to ignore or not consider

regarding

concerning; about

regardful

showing regard; considerate

regardlessness

without regard; disregardful

to look at someone or something in a challenging way

He gave her a hard regard when she mentioned the incident.

to take someone seriously or consider their opinion

If you don't regard his advice, you're making a mistake.