Meaning of regard In English

• 0 to consider or have an opinion about something or someone:

  • Environmentalists regard GM technology with suspicion.

  • Her parents always regarded her as the smartest of their children.

  • He is generally/widely regarded as the father of international law.

  • The bird regarded me with suspicion as I walked up to its nest.

  • There is no problem as regards the financial arrangements.

• 1 respect or admiration for someone or something:

  • The company holds her in high regard.

  • He has no regard for other people's feelings.

  • I am writing to you with regard to your letter of 15 March.

  • The union is the largest in the country and in this/that regard is best placed to serve its members.

  • Please give/send/convey my regards to your mother if you see her.

• 2 to consider or think about something in a particular way, or to look carefully at someone or something:

  • Laura is highly regarded by her colleagues.

  • The dog regarded me with suspicion as I approached the door.

• 3 used to send good wishes to someone at the end of a letter or an email, or to ask someone to give greetings to another person who is not present:

  • I look forward to hearing from you. With kind regards, David Price.

  • Please convey my regards to your boss.

• 4 in connection with someone or something:

  • I am writing to you with regard to your letter of 15 March.