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- pronunciation:
- rih
gard
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
regards, regarding, regarded |
| definition 1: |
When you regard someone as your best friend, it means that you think of them as your best friend.
Marcus regards his father as someone he can trust completely.- synonyms:
- view
- similar words:
- consider, judge, rate, think
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| definition 2: |
When you regard someone, you look at them.
The deer regarded us for a moment and then went back to eating leaves.- synonyms:
- eye, gaze at, look at
- similar words:
- observe, see, view, watch
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| definition 3: |
When you regard something, you consider it seriously. You don't ignore it.
Keegan regarded his mother's advice about crossing the street safely.- synonyms:
- mark
- antonyms:
- neglect
- similar words:
- balance, mind, note, observe, ponder, view, weigh
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| related words: |
concern, favor, find, remark, respect, treasure |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
When you hold someone in high regard, you respect or think well of them.
The students like the school principal, and the teachers hold him in high regard.- synonyms:
- opinion
- similar words:
- admiration, favor, respect
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| definition 2: |
(plural) When you send someone your regards, you send them your best wishes because you like and respect them. You tell someone to say hello to them for you.
As Will was leaving his friend Riley's house, Riley's mother asked Will to give his family her regards.- synonyms:
- greetings, respects
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| related words: |
attachment, consideration, note, opinion, watch |
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