26984 words

regard

10 definitions • 15 examples
1
to consider or have an opinion about something or someone:

Examples:

Environmentalists regard GM technology with suspicion.
Her parents always regarded her as the smartest of their children.
He is generally/widely regarded as the father of international law.
2
to look carefully at something or someone:

Examples:

The bird regarded me with suspicion as I walked up to its nest.
3
in connection with:

Examples:

There is no problem as regards the financial arrangements.
4
respect or admiration for someone or something:

Examples:

The company holds her in high regard.
He has no regard for other people's feelings.
5
in connection with:

Examples:

I am writing to you with regard to your letter of 15 March.
6
in this particular way:

Examples:

The union is the largest in the country and in this/that regard is best placed to serve its members.
7

Examples:

Please give/send/convey my regards to your mother if you see her.
8
to consider or think about something in a particular way, or to look carefully at someone or something:

Examples:

Laura is highly regarded by her colleagues.
The dog regarded me with suspicion as I approached the door.
9
used to send good wishes to someone at the end of a letter or an email, or to ask someone to give greetings to another person who is not present:

Examples:

I look forward to hearing from you. With kind regards, David Price.
Please convey my regards to your boss.
10
in connection with someone or something:

Examples:

I am writing to you with regard to your letter of 15 March.

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