Regard meaning

What does “regard” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“regard” is a noun and verb with 10 meanings. Its most common meaning is: (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point.

regard

(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
“it differs in that respect”
Synonymsrespect
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
“his attentiveness to her wishes”
“he spends without heed to the consequences”
Synonymsattentiveness heed paying attention
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
“give him my kind regards”
“my best wishes”
Synonymswish compliments
a long fixed look
“he fixed his paternal gaze on me”
Synonymsgaze
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
“it is held in esteem”
“a man who has earned high regard”
Synonymsesteem respect
a feeling of friendship and esteem
“she mistook his manly regard for love”
“he inspires respect”
Synonymsrespect
an attitude of admiration or esteem
“she lost all respect for him”
Synonymsrespect esteem

deem to be
“She views this quite differently from me”
“I consider her to be shallow”
Synonymssee consider reckon view
look at attentively
Synonymsconsider
connect closely and often incriminatingly
“This new ruling affects your business”
Synonymsinvolve affect

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University