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- Dictionaryregard/rɪˈɡɑːd/
verb
- 1. consider or think of in a specified way: "she regarded London as her base" Similar
- 2. (of a thing) relate to; concern: archaic "if these things regarded only myself, I could stand it with composure"
noun
- 1. attention to or concern for something: "the court must have regard to the principle of welfare" Similar
- 2. best wishes (used to express friendliness in greetings): "give her my regards" Similar
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to look carefully at something or someone: The bird regarded me with suspicion as I walked up to its nest. as regards B2 formal. in connection with: There is no problem as regards the financial arrangements. Fewer examples. The rebels regard the official parliament as illegitimate. He regards e-commerce as an indivisible part of modern retail.
to look carefully at something or someone: The bird regarded me with suspicion as I walked up to its nest. as regards B2 formal. in connection with: There is no problem as regards the financial arrangements. Fewer examples. The rebels regard the official parliament as illegitimate. He regards e-commerce as an indivisible part of modern retail.
1. a. : a protective interest : care. has no regard for her health. b. : attention, consideration. due regard should be given to all facets of the question. 2. a (1) : a feeling of respect and affection : esteem. she soon won the regard of her colleagues. (2) regards plural : friendly greetings implying such feeling. give him my regards. b.
n. 1. Careful thought or attention; heed: She gives little regard to her sister's teasing. 2. a. Respect, affection, or esteem: He has little regard for your work. b. regards Good wishes expressing such sentiment: Give the family my best regards. 3. A particular point or aspect; respect: She was lucky in that regard. 4.
to consider or have an opinion about something or someone: 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. formal. to look carefully at something or someone:
to look closely or attentively at (something or someone); observe steadily. tr to hold (a person or thing) in respect, admiration, or affection. we regard your work very highly.
When you give someone a good, long look, you regard them. It can also mean "to believe," as in "I regard her as my best friend." Regard often means respect and admiration, as in "I have the greatest regard for my grandmother."
Definition of regard verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
(formal or law) to remember and think carefully about something. It is always necessary to have regard to the terms of the contract. New sites for waste disposal will be determined having regard to environmental matters. When exercising its discretion, the court will have regard to all the circumstances. in/with regard to somebody/something.
Regards are greetings. You use regards in expressions such as best regards and with kind regards as a way of expressing friendly feelings towards someone, especially in a letter or email. [formulae] Give my regards to your family. [ + to]
