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regard Synonyms

Another word for regard

Choosing another word for regard depends on context, so the 31 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

High esteem, respect, or favorable opinion toward someone or something.

Usage Example

"The retired professor is held in high esteem by her former students and colleagues."

Strongest
esteem
respect
Strong
admiration
estimation
appreciation

• verb (Context 2)

To consider, think of, or evaluate someone or something in a specified way.

Usage Example

"Historians generally consider the invention of the printing press as a major turning point in human civilization."

Strongest
consider
view
deem
Strong
perceive
look on
see
judge
count

• noun (Context 3)

Attention, consideration, or care given to a matter or person.

Usage Example

"The driver sped through the residential neighborhood with little consideration for public safety."

Strongest
consideration
attention
Strong
heed
care
concern
thought

• noun (Context 4)

A specific aspect, detail, or point of reference under discussion.

Usage Example

"Our two proposals are quite similar in this respect, though they differ on budget allocation."

Strongest
respect
aspect
Strong
matter
point

• noun (Context 5)

Expressions of friendliness, good wishes, or polite greetings (used in the plural form 'regards').

Usage Example

"Please send my warmest regards to your parents when you visit them this weekend."

Strongest
greetings
Strong
compliments
salutations

• verb (Context 6)

To look at or gaze upon someone or something steadily and attentively.

Usage Example

"The owl perched silently on the branch and regarded the forest floor with wide, golden eyes."

Strongest
observe
Strong
contemplate
watch
eye
survey
behold

Opposites of regard

The opposite of regard shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

disregard
disrespect
contempt
disdain
neglect
scorn
indifference
inattention
See all opposites of regard

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Regard. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/regard
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