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| re·gard [ ri grd ] |
transitive verb (past and past participle re·gard·ed, present participle re·gard·ing, 3rd person present singular re·gards) |
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1. consider somebody or something: to think of somebody or something as having a particular nature or quality or a particular role or function
  I regard his gift as an apology.
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2. have feelings in relation to something: to have a particular feeling toward somebody or something
At first they regarded the idea of early retirement with horror.
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3. judge somebody or something: to have an opinion as to the quality or worth of somebody or something
I regard her highly.
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4. look at somebody or something: to look at something or somebody steadily or attentively
regarded the photograph with interest
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5. be about something: to be about or concerned with something
This memo regards your performance review.
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noun (plural re·gards) |
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1. attention: attention to or concern for somebody or something
with no regard for my feelings
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2. favorable opinion: a mixture of liking and respect, often coupled with affection
I hold her in the highest regard.
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3. gaze: a look, or somebody's gaze
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plural noun re·gards |
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friendly greetings: friendly good wishes and greetings
Give my regards to your father.
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| [14th century. < French regarder "look at fully" < garder (see guard)] |
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as regards as far as somebody or something is concerned
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in this or that regard as far as this or that is concerned, or from this or that point of view (formal)
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with or in regard to concerning or in connection with somebody or something
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regard, admiration, esteem, favor, respect, reverence, veneration
CORE MEANING: appreciation of the worth of somebody or something
regard a mixture of liking and respect, often coupled with affection;
He is held in high regard by customers and colleagues alike.
She has little regard for other people's property.
admiration warm approval and appreciation of somebody or something;
The garden was so beautiful that Joanna gasped in admiration.
All the people who took part were very brave and I have nothing but admiration for them all.
esteem a high opinion and appreciation of somebody or something;
One of the reasons why teachers have fallen in public esteem is that the public have lost confidence in teaching methods.
Intelligence testing was held in high esteem fifty years ago, but has since gone out of fashion.
favor an approving, friendly, or supportive attitude;
struggles between board members competing for the chairman's favor
The proposals have not found favor with the public.
respect a feeling or attitude of admiration and deference toward somebody or something;
She obviously has the highest respect for her father.
Their customs and beliefs must be treated with respect.
reverence feelings of deep respect or devotion;
The prince was accustomed to being listened to with reverence.
A crucifix hangs on every classroom wall to help instill reverence for God.
veneration feelings of deep respect or awe;
A player of great distinction, he was regarded with veneration by his fellow guitarists.
My childhood experiences gave me a lasting veneration for long-established custom and ritual. |
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