regard

 
Pronunciation: /rɪˈgɑːd/

verb

  • 1 [with object and adverbial] consider or think of in a specified way: she regarded London as her base he was highly regarded by senators of both parties
  • gaze at steadily in a particular way: Professor Ryker regarded him with a faint smile Nuala regarded him unflinchingly
  • [with object] archaic pay attention to; heed: he talk’d very wisely, but I regarded him not
  • 2 [with object] archaic (of a thing) relate to; concern: if these things regarded only myself, I could stand it with composure

noun

  • 1 [mass noun] attention to or concern for something: the court must have regard to the principle of welfare she rescued him without regard for herself
  • liking and respect; esteem: they hold dolphins in high regard [count noun]: she had a particular regard for Eliot
  • [in singular] a steady or significant look: he shifted uneasily before their clear regard
  • 2 (regards) best wishes (used to express friendliness in greetings): give her my regards

Phrases

as regards

concerning; in respect of: as regards content, the programme will cover important current issues

in this (or that) regard

in connection with the point previously mentioned: there was little incentive for them to be active in this regard

with (or in or having) regard to

as concerns; in respect of: he made enquiries with regard to Beth

Derivatives

regardable

adjective

Origin:

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