regard

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To think of someone or something in a particular way.

   I always regarded tabloid journalism as a social evil.

2. 2
   noun

   Respect or admiration for someone or something.

   They mistook my regard for love.

3. 3
   noun

   Friendly good wishes sent to someone, usually in plural.

   Give the family my kind regards.

4. 4
   noun

   A particular aspect or detail of something.

   In this regard, the two plans are very similar.

5. 5
   verb

   To look at someone or something steadily.

   She regarded us warily from across the room.

From Middle English regard, regarde, reguard, from Anglo-Norman reguard, from regarder, reguarder. Attested in Middle English starting around the mid 14th century. Piecewise doublet of reward; compare also guard, ward, guardian, and so on.

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