regard
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to think of someone or something in a particular way.
v.to consider or evaluate someone or something in a specified manner; often takes a prepositional phrase starting with 'as'.
Simple“Most people regard him as the best player on the team.”
In context“The critics regard her latest novel as a masterpiece of contemporary fiction, noting its intricate plot and emotional depth.”
UsageCommonly used in the passive voice: 'is regarded as'.
PitfallHe is regarded like a hero. He is regarded as a hero.When using 'regard' to mean 'consider', use the preposition 'as' rather than 'like'.
- 02 C1 Advanced
v.to look at someone or something steadily.
v.to observe or gaze at someone or something, often with a particular expression.
Simple“The cat sat on the wall and regarded me with cool, green eyes.”
In context“The old man stood in the doorway and silently regarded the strangers, his face showing neither welcome nor hostility.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.respect or admiration for someone.
n.esteem, affection, or appreciative attention directed toward a person or entity.
Simple“She has very little regard for her own safety when she goes climbing.”
In context“The professor was held in high regard by both his colleagues and his students for his groundbreaking research in linguistics.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a particular part or feature of something.
n.a particular aspect, point, or detail of a matter.
Simple“The two cars are very similar in this regard.”
In context“While the new policy is effective regarding costs, it fails in every other regard to address the needs of the employees.”
- 05 B1 Intermediate
n.a polite way to send your best wishes to someone at the end of a letter.
n.a formulaic expression of goodwill or courtesy, typically used in the plural as a closing in correspondence.
Simple“Please give my best regards to your parents when you see them.”
In context“He concluded the email with 'Kind regards,' maintaining a professional yet friendly tone for the business correspondence.”
UsageAlmost always used in the plural form 'regards' in this context.
Usage commonly regard · especially regard · generally regard
“The family's lawyer has been firm in regards to online comments, saying he would "let nothing slide".”
From Middle English regard, regarde, reguard, from Anglo-Norman reguard, from regarder, reguarder. Attested in Middle English starting around the mid 14th century. Piecewise doublet of reward; compare also guard, ward, guardian, and so on.
From Middle English regarden, from Old French regarder, reguarder. First attested in late Middle English, circa the early 15th century.
Popularized about 2022 along with regarded.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.