¦ verb
1. consider in a particular way.
2. gaze at in a specified fashion.
3. archaic pay attention to.
¦ noun
1. attention or concern: she rescued him without regard for herself.
2. high opinion; esteem.
(regards) best wishes.
3. a steady look.
Phrases
as regards concerning.
in this (or that) regard in connection with the point previously mentioned.
with (or in or having) regard to as concerns.
Derivatives
regardable adjective
Origin
ME: from OFr.
regarder 'to watch', from
re- (expressing intensive force) +
garder (see
guard).