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- [ri-gahrd]
- /rɪˈgɑrd/
- /rɪˈɡɑːd/
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- [ri-gahrd]
- /rɪˈgɑrd/
Definitions of regard word
- verb with object regard to look upon or think of with a particular feeling: to regard a person with favor. 1
- verb with object regard to have or show respect or concern for. 1
- verb with object regard to think highly of; esteem. 1
- verb with object regard to take into account; consider. 1
- verb with object regard to look at; observe: She regarded him with amusement. 1
- verb with object regard to relate to; concern: The news does not regard the explosion. 1
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Origin of regard
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; (noun) Middle English < Middle French, noun derivative of regarder to look at (cf. reward); (v.) late Middle English < Middle French regarder. See re-, guard
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Parts of speech for Regard
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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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regard popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
regard usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for regard
noun regard
- acceptability — capable or worthy of being accepted.
- account — If you have an account with a bank or a similar organization, you have an arrangement to leave your money there and take some out when you need it.
- acquaintanceship — a person known to one, but usually not a close friend.
- acquittance — a release from or settlement of a debt, etc
- admiration — Admiration is a feeling of great liking and respect for a person or thing.
verb regard
- accounted — an oral or written description of particular events or situations; narrative: an account of the meetings; an account of the trip.
- add up — If facts or events do not add up, they make you confused about a situation because they do not seem to be consistent. If something that someone has said or done adds up, it is reasonable and sensible.
- affect — If something affects a person or thing, it influences them or causes them to change in some way.
- allow for — If you allow for certain problems or expenses, you include some extra time or money in your planning so that you can deal with them if they occur.
- animadvert — to comment with strong criticism (upon); make censorious remarks (about)
Antonyms for regard
noun regard
- antipathy — Antipathy is a strong feeling of dislike or hostility towards someone or something.
- barratry — (formerly) the vexatious stirring up of quarrels or bringing of lawsuits
- breach — If you breach an agreement, a law, or a promise, you break it.
- brush-off — a refusal to talk or listen to someone; abrupt or final dismissal or rebuff.
- call down — to request or invoke
verb regard
- be-little — to regard or portray as less impressive or important than appearances indicate; depreciate; disparage.
- beat off — to drive back; repel
- blink — When you blink or when you blink your eyes, you shut your eyes and very quickly open them again.
- breached — the act or a result of breaking; break or rupture.
- breaching — the act or a result of breaking; break or rupture.
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