Regard
/rɪˈɡɑːrd/
Definitions
3 meaningsTo look at or consider someone or something in a particular way.
/rɪˈɡɑːrd/
To look at or consider something.
She regarded the situation with cautious optimism.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're looking at something and forming an opinion. Like, "I regard the new movie as a masterpiece!" It's like thinking about something and how you feel about it.
👶 For kids: To look at someone or something, and to think about them. Like, "I regard my dog as my best friend!"
More Examples
The teacher regarded the student's effort with praise.
He regarded the painting with a critical eye.
How It's Used
"He regarded her with suspicion."
"The committee regarded the proposal favorably."
Attention, concern, or respect for something; a feeling of respect or admiration.
/rɪˈɡɑːrd/
Attention to or consideration of something.
She showed little regard for the rules.
💡 Simply: When you have regard, you're paying attention to something. Like, "She showed no regard for my feelings." It's like caring or considering something.
👶 For kids: When you care about something or someone. Like, "I have regard for my toys!"
More Examples
He has the utmost regard for his parents.
Please give my regards to your family.
How It's Used
"He acted without regard for the consequences."
"With best regards, John."
A greeting or message of goodwill.
/rɪˈɡɑːrd/
A greeting or expression of good wishes.
Please send my regards to your family.
💡 Simply: This is like sending a friendly hello to someone. Like when you say, "Best regards, and hope to see you soon!"
👶 For kids: A nice message to someone. Like when you say "Give my regards to your mom!"
More Examples
He ended his letter with warmest regards.
Give my regards to your colleagues.
How It's Used
"Give him my regards."
"Best regards, Sarah."
Synonyms
Consider
Perceive
Attention
Concern
Consideration
Esteem
Greetings
Idioms & expressions
in regard to
Concerning or about.
"In regard to your question, the answer is no."
without regard to
Ignoring or not considering something.
"He acted without regard to the consequences."
with regard to
Concerning or related to.
"With regard to your request, we will consider it."
From Middle English regarder, from Old French regarder (“to look at, consider”), from re- + garder (“to guard”).
The word 'regard' has been used in English since the 13th century, evolving from its French and Latin roots to encompass both looking at and considering.
Memory tip
Think of it as paying attention to someone or something, looking at them in a particular light.