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Meaning of the word regard in English

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regard

US /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
UK /rɪˈɡɑːd/
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Verb

1.

consider or think of (someone or something) in a specified way

Example:
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She regarded him as a friend.
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The company is highly regarded for its ethical practices.
Synonym:
consider look on view see think of
2.

look at (someone or something) in a specified way

Example:
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He regarded her with suspicion.
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She regarded the painting with admiration.
Synonym:
look at gaze at stare at observe view

Noun

1.

attention to or concern for something

Example:
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He has little regard for the feelings of others.
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The law was passed without regard for public opinion.
Synonym:
attention heed care concern thought
2.

a feeling of respect or admiration for someone or something

Example:
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She held him in high regard.
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He spoke of his mentor with great regard.
Synonym:
respect esteem admiration deference reverence
3.

best wishes (used in greetings)

Example:
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Please give my regards to your family.
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He sent his best regards from abroad.
Synonym:
greetings respects best wishes compliments
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regarded regarding regards regardful in regard to regard as with regard to