Definitions for the word "regard" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. v. t.
To keep in view; to behold; to look at; to view; to gaze upon.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. v. t.
Hence, to look or front toward; to face.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. v. t.
To look closely at; to observe attentively; to pay attention to; to notice or remark particularly.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. v. t.
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.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. v. t.
To consider and treat; to have a certain feeling toward; as, to regard one with favor or dislike.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. v. t.
To pay respect to; to treat as something of peculiar value, sanctity, or the like; to care for; to esteem.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. v. t.
To take into consideration; to take account of, as a fact or condition.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. v. t.
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.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. v. i.
To look attentively; to consider; to notice.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. v. t.
A look; aspect directed to another; view; gaze.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
11. v. t.
Attention of the mind with a feeling of interest; observation; heed; notice.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
12. v. t.
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.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
13. v. t.
State of being regarded, whether favorably or otherwise; estimation; repute; note; account.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
14. v. t.
Consideration; thought; reflection; heed.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
15. v. t.
Matter for consideration; account; condition.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
16. v. t.
Respect; relation; reference.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
17. v. t.
Object of sight; scene; view; aspect.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
18. v. t.
Supervision; inspection.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
19. v.
1 gaze on steadily (usu. In a specified way) (regarded them suspiciously). 2 heed; take into account. 3 look upon or think of in a specified way (regard it as an insult). n. 1 gaze; steady or significant look. 2 (foll. By to, for) attention or care. 3 (foll. By for) esteem; kindly feeling; respectful opinion. 4 respect; point attended to (in this regard). 5 (in pl.) Expression of friendliness in a letter etc.; compliments. as regards about, concerning; in respect of. In (or with) regard to as concerns; in respect of. [french regard(er): related to *guard]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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