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verb

Definition of regardnext
1
as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes she regarded him with astonishment when he announced he had gotten engaged

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2
as in to note
to take notice of and be guided by as a traveler, you should regard the laws and customs of whatever country you are visiting

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as in to consider
to think of in a particular way I wouldn't regard that offhand comment as a serious threat to your personal safety

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4
as in to respect
to think very highly or favorably of an astronomer who is highly regarded by his peers

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as in to anticipate
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies) the judges regard the amount of effort and energy you put into the project in evaluating it

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regard

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noun

ri-ˈgärd How to pronounce regard (audio)
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as in respect
a feeling of great approval and liking I have a deep regard for humanitarian aid workers who risk everything to help the poor

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as in glimpse
an instance of looking especially briefly flashed the young man an imperial regard that clearly indicated such behavior was out of line

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as in reference
relation to or concern with something specified with regard to your request for time off, go ahead and take the whole week for vacation

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as in greetings
regards plural best wishes give your parents my regards

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as in gaze
a fixed intent look fixed the same magisterial regard on all the miscreants who appeared before her in court

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as in look
archaic the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality Lord Warwick's noble regard and gallant demeanor set the innocent maid's heart aflutter

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How does the verb regard contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of regard are admire, esteem, and respect. While all these words mean "to recognize the worth of a person or thing," regard is a general term that is usually qualified.

he is highly regarded in the profession

In what contexts can admire take the place of regard?

The meanings of admire and regard largely overlap; however, admire suggests usually enthusiastic appreciation and often deep affection.

a friend that I truly admire

When might esteem be a better fit than regard?

The words esteem and regard are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, esteem implies greater warmth of feeling accompanying a high valuation.

no citizen of the town was more highly esteemed

When can respect be used instead of regard?

While the synonyms respect and regard are close in meaning, respect implies a considered evaluation or estimation.

after many years they came to respect her views

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of regard
Verb
Many Kurds initially regarded al-Sharaa’s government with suspicion. — Hogir Al Abdo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 The Big 12’s announcement regarding eligibility came a day after the Big Ten and SEC announced similar bans. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
In that regard, figure on a bunch of offense-defense maneuvering, with Klay on the court late when the Heat are playing from behind, but perhaps Pelle Larsson the closer when a defender is needed at shooting guard. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 The end of Bait is a really full-circle moment in that regard. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for regard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regard
  1. notice
  2. note
  3. consider
  4. respect
  5. anticipate
  6. admiration
  7. glimpse
  8. reference
Verb
  • The scholar of religion Friedrich Max Müller (1823–1900) noticed that many Vedic hymns praise different deities using the same superlatives and ascribe to them the same mythological feats.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • These wild swings in the numbers came while residents here didn’t notice any change to the slow but steady arrival of newcomers in dilapidated coaches.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of notice
Verb
  • Andrew Brown, Park Forest’s assistant director of economic development and planning, notes that any applicant had to fall in the 60% income bracket of the six-county area of Chicago.
    — Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In line with that argument, reporting on California’s latest lawsuit underscores how central mail-in ballots have become, noting that more than 89% of voters used mail ballots in the state’s June primary.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of note
Verb
  • After Sunday’s game, manager John Schneider indicated the club was still considering all options.
    — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Asked about the cause of the capsize, Erhurman noted the storm, but said the weather was considered suitable for travel.
    — Reuters, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of consider
Verb
  • Scorpio October 23 – November 21 The group plan needs to respect you commitments close to home.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The same self-understanding that helps a lawyer address burnout also helps colleagues respect each other’s views across the table, rather than mistaking difference for disagreement.
    — Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of respect
Verb
  • The arch will disturb the sightline between more landmarks than anticipated, the report said.
    — Matthew Daly, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Reliable, independent government reporting is an important part of the information infrastructure businesses use to understand labor supply, anticipate change and make workforce decisions.
    — Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of anticipate
Noun
  • Sabrina is no Dolly, which isn’t a knock but a comment on the impossibility of any new artist ever enjoying the level of admiration and adoration that Parton did for most of her life.
    — David Kamp, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Rapper Eminem expressed his admiration and sorrow at never getting to meet her.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of admiration
Noun
  • Iran has already offered a glimpse of what this could mean in practice.
    — Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Citadel’s stock transactions are giving investors a glimpse of how Griffin is navigating an increasingly volatile market.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of glimpse
Noun
  • Hsu’s office aimed to avoid both early on by refusing to name a particular style, reference familiar restaurant archetypes, or let the project become thematic.
    — Alexis Benveniste, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
  • All federal government references to the lake on agency maps, contracts and other documents must also reflect the renaming.
    — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of reference

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“Regard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regard. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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