to regard

Definition of to regard in English English dictionary: To look at; to observe
She regarded us warily.; To consider, look upon (something) in a given way etc
I always regarded tabloid journalism as a social evil.; One's concern for another; esteem; To have to do with, to concern
I'd like to talk to you regarding your last email.; To take notice of, pay attention to; To set store by (something), to hold (someone) in esteem; to consider to have value, to respect
There was a Judge in a certaine cite, which feared not god nether regarded man.; Matter for consideration; account; condition; {v} to esteem, respect, attention, look, view; paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people); "his attentiveness to her wishes"; "he spends without heed to the consequences"; (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare; "give him my kind regards"; "my best wishes" a feeling of friendship and esteem; "she mistook his manly regard for love"; "he inspires respect" look at attentively; If you regard someone in a certain way, you look at them in that way. She regarded him curiously for a moment The clerk regarded him with benevolent amusement; (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point; "it differs in that respect"; Ones concern for another; esteem; Supervision; inspection; If you regard someone or something as being a particular thing or as having a particular quality, you believe that they are that thing or have that quality. He was regarded as the most successful Chancellor of modern times I regard creativity both as a gift and as a skill; The Victorians loved romantic symbols, and rings or brooches set with a Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, and a Diamond so that the first letter of each gemstone spelled out "Regard" were given as a token of affection in early Victorian times; aspect; detail; manner; respect; sense; idiomatic usage requires "with [or "in"] regard to" but "as regards "; a long fixed look; "he fixed his paternal gaze on me"; To look at, gaze at; To keep in view; to behold; to look at; to view; to gaze upon; The Victorians loved romantic symbols, and rings or broochs set with a Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, and a Diamond so that the first letter of each gemstone spelled out "Regard" were given as a token of affection in early Victorian times; (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare; "give him my kind regards"; "my best wishes"; To consider and treat; to have a certain feeling toward; as, to regard one with favor or dislike; If you regard something or someone with a feeling such as dislike or respect, you have that feeling about them. He regarded drug dealers with loathing; Hence, to look or front toward; to face; State of being regarded, whether favorably or otherwise; estimation; repute; note; account; To hold esteem, value; Object of sight; scene; view; aspect; To have relation to, as bearing upon; to respect; to relate to; to touch; as, an argument does not regard the question; often used impersonally; as, I agree with you as regards this or that; formulae Regards are greetings. You use regards in expressions such as best regards and with kind regards as a way of expressing friendly feelings towards someone, especially in a letter. Give my regards to your family; a feeling of friendship and esteem; "she mistook his manly regard for love"; "he inspires respect"; A sentimental piece of jewelry containing six gemstones, in which the first letter of each gemstone spells the word regard; To pay respect to; to treat as something of peculiar value, sanctity, or the like; to care for; to esteem; {i} esteem, respect; thought, consideration; look, glance; outward appearance; reference, relation; care, attention; To pay attention to; Attention of the mind with a feeling of interest; observation; heed; notice; A look; aspect directed to another; view; gaze; Consideration; thought; reflection; heed; Respect; relation; reference; You can use in this regard or in that regard to refer back to something that you have just said. In this regard nothing has changed I may have made a mistake in that regard; To look upon, as in a certain relation; to hold as an popinion; to consider; as, to regard abstinence from wine as a duty; to regard another as a friend or enemy; That view of the mind which springs from perception of value, estimable qualities, or anything that excites admiration; respect; esteem; reverence; affection; as, to have a high regard for a person; often in the plural; You can use as regards to indicate the subject that is being talked or written about. As regards the war, Haig believed in victory at any price; To look attentively; to consider; to notice; connect closely and often incriminatingly; "This new ruling affects your business"; To take into consideration; to take account of, as a fact or condition; You can use with regard to or in regard to to indicate the subject that is being talked or written about. The department is reviewing its policy with regard to immunisation. = regarding; To look closely at; to observe attentively; to pay attention to; to notice or remark particularly; deem to be; "She views this quite differently from me"; "I consider her to be shallow"; "I don't see the situation quite as negatively as you do"; look at attentively; the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard"; If you have regard for someone or something, you respect them and care about them. If you hold someone in high regard, you have a lot of respect for them. I have a very high regard for him and what he has achieved The Party ruled the country without regard for the people's views; an attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect for him"; {f} gaze at, look at; concern, relate to; esteem, appreciate; consider; pay heed to; take notice, pay attention; have an opinion about a person