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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
In that case, the city issued 22 subpoenas to financial and social media companies seeking information regarding the two instructors and their associates, according to court documents. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 McConnell’s office has not commented on an emergency dispatch recording regarding the ambulance that journalist Desiree Townsend shared Tuesday. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Noun
The Sun Sentinel hit the nail on the head with regard to the bloated property values and stagnant millage rates (Property values keep growing. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026 As well as the latest and greatest of the Adult Swim slate, Head of Development Cameron Tang spoke with regards to their shorts program Smalls and its role in developing new series and turning artists into series creators. — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 26 June 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
  • Court documents say witnesses noticed Lopez acting strangely before the attack.
    — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Soon though, Shawna noticed some of Zaayer's strange behaviors — including scolding her grandson, getting upset over cleaning habits and allegedly showing them racist videos.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of notice
Verb
  • Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller also spoke on Monday and reiterated the central bank's commitment to its 2% inflation target, while noting the pros and cons of forward guidance.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • The announcement noted that the DMV is already using Claude to improve customer service and reduce wait times.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of note
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  • And on bikes no-one sane would ever consider banging around a racetrack on.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
  • The Teller's wedding no-show still comes a surprise, considering Keleigh has been friends with Taylor for well over a decade.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026
Definition of consider
Verb
  • For roughly a century after the Constitution was ratified, private property, contracts and free internal trade within the United States were respected.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 1 July 2026
  • This shift invites us to share work, ideas, and talents more openly while choosing playful risks that still respect real-world limits.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026
Definition of respect
Verb
  • Some fans will have purchased alternative plane tickets and booked extra hotel nights, anticipating a change that never came.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro is anticipated to be more expensive, potentially by $200, driven by rising memory and storage costs.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of anticipate
Noun
  • At a certain point, the admiration for Paraguay’s underdog defiance and spoiling strategy gave way to exasperation.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Trump expressed admiration for Erdogan even while standing beside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a joint press conference last year.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of admiration
Noun
  • The playful exchange is the latest glimpse into the couple's famously candid relationship.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Fans crowded along barricades hoping to see a glimpse of the stars.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of glimpse
Noun
  • Her astute observations — and solid Disney fairy tale references — don't stop there.
    — Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Traders can use the 50-day moving average at $166 as their reference on the downside.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Definition of reference

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“Regard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regard. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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