regard
regard Lexical Profile
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• noun
High esteem, respect, or favorable opinion toward someone or something.
"The retired professor is held in high regard by her former students and colleagues."
Attention, consideration, or care given to a matter or person.
"The driver sped through the residential neighborhood with little regard for public safety."
A specific aspect, detail, or point of reference under discussion.
"Our two proposals are quite similar in this regard, though they differ on budget allocation."
Expressions of friendliness, good wishes, or polite greetings (used in the plural form 'regards').
"Please send my warmest regards to your parents when you visit them this weekend."
• verb
To consider, think of, or evaluate someone or something in a specified way.
"Historians generally regard the invention of the printing press as a major turning point in human civilization."
To look at or gaze upon someone or something steadily and attentively.
"The owl perched silently on the branch and regarded the forest floor with wide, golden eyes."
Word Nuance & Usage
In prepositional phrases meaning 'concerning', the singular 'in regard to' and 'with regard to' are standard in formal writing, whereas 'regards' (plural) is reserved for expressions of goodwill (e.g., 'Give my regards to your family').
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed into Middle English from Old French 'regarder' ('to look at, observe'), formed from 're-' (intensive prefix or 'back') and 'garder' ('to watch, guard'), which is of Germanic origin.