Word
regarded
Phoneticsre·gard·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹɪˈɡɑɹdɪd/
UK/ɹɪɡˈɑːdɪd/
Definition
v. to have been thought of or looked at in a specific way.
v. the past participle of 'regard', indicating how a subject was perceived, evaluated, or observed.
Examples
“She is highly regarded by her colleagues.”
“The local bakery is widely regarded as the best place in town for fresh bread.”
“Despite his controversial early career, the professor is now regarded as a leading authority on ancient maritime trade routes within the Mediterranean.”
Examples
simple
“She is highly regarded by her colleagues.”
contextual
“The local bakery is widely regarded as the best place in town for fresh bread.”
complex
“Despite his controversial early career, the professor is now regarded as a leading authority on ancient maritime trade routes within the Mediterranean.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'as'.
Real-World Examples
“It had once been regarded as the work of a member of a famous family of Antwerp artists, Ambrosius Brueghel.” “Kerim Alajbegovic and Jeff Ekhator are highly regarded teenagers.” Etymology
Originated on imageboard website 4chan. Popularized on Reddit beginning around 2022 in response to increasing censorship of the words retard and retarded.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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