regard (n.)

  1. (usually preceded by `in) a detail or point; it differs in that respect

    [ Syn: respect ]

  2. paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people); his attentiveness to her wishes; he spends without heed to the consequences

    [ Syn: attentiveness , heed , paying attention ]

  3. (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someones welfare; give him my kind regards; my best wishes

    [ Syn: wish , compliments ]

  4. a long fixed look; he fixed his paternal gaze on me

    [ Syn: gaze ]

  5. the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); it is held in esteem; a man who has earned high regard

    [ Syn: esteem , respect ]

  6. a feeling of friendship and esteem; she mistook his manly regard for love; he inspires respect

    [ Syn: respect ]

  7. an attitude of admiration or esteem; she lost all respect for him

    [ Syn: respect , esteem ]

    regard (v.)

  1. deem to be; She views this quite differently from me; I consider her to be shallow; I dont see the situation quite as negatively as you do

    [ Syn: see , consider , reckon , view ]

  2. look at attentively

    [ Syn: consider ]

  3. connect closely and often incriminatingly; This new ruling affects your business

    [ Syn: involve , affect ]

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