Regards Verb Usage

So, you think you know how to use the regular verb REGARD which in the English language can be used in several situations. Most likely you are intermediate and looking to improve your English fluency by practicing regularly. Today's blog offers insight on how and when to use this verb, what other verbs have a direct correlation, and synonyms to improve your English language skill.

The verb "regard" means to think of, consider, or look at someone or something in a particular way. For example, you might regard someone as a friend or regard something as a challenge. 

Verb TO REGARD regular (past) regarded

a. a protective interest: CARE

He has no regard for her health

b: ATTENTION, CONSIDERATION

Due regard should be given to all aspects of the question

2 a (1): a feeling of respect and affection: ESTEEM

She soon won the regard of her colleagues

(2) regards plural: friendly greetings implying such feeling

Give him my regards

b: the worth or estimation in which something or someone is held

He is a man of small regard (unimportant)

3: an aspect to be taken into consideration: RESPECT

is a small school, and is fortunate in this regard

4: LOOK, GAZE

5: a basis of action or opinion: MOTIVE

6 archaic: APPEARANCE

7 obsolete: INTENTION

More on regard:

verb

regarded; regarding; regards

1: to consider and appraise usually from a particular point of view

is highly regarded as a mechanic

2: to pay attention to: take into consideration or account

3: to look at

4 a: to show respect or consideration for

   b: to hold in high esteem

Choose the Right Synonym for regard

REGARD, RESPECT, ESTEEM, ADMIRE mean to recognize the worth of a person or thing.

REGARD is a general term that is usually qualified.

he is highly regarded in the profession

RESPECT implies a considered evaluation or estimation.

after many years they came to respect her views

ESTEEM implies greater warmth of feeling accompanying a high valuation. no citizen of the town was more highly esteemed

ADMIRE suggests usually enthusiastic appreciation and often deep affection.