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- pronunciation:
- rih
gard
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- phrases:
- as regards
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
regards, regarding, regarded |
| definition 1: |
to consider with a particular attitude or feeling.
He regards her as one of the best American playwrights.I regard your opinion highly.- synonyms:
- esteem, look on, view
- similar words:
- account, appraise, consider, count, deem, judge, rate, think, understand
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| definition 2: |
to look at.
She regarded me suspiciously from across the room.- synonyms:
- eye, gaze at, look at
- similar words:
- behold, contemplate, glimpse, observe, see, view, watch
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| definition 3: |
to take into account; pay attention to.
It generally pays to regard your doctor's advice.- synonyms:
- allow for, consider, heed, mark, take into account
- antonyms:
- disregard, neglect
- similar words:
- balance, consult, make allowance for, mind, note, observe, ponder, take note of, view, weigh
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| related words: |
concern, favor, find, heed, make, pronounce, remark, respect, survey, take, treasure, value |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to pay heed.
- synonyms:
- attend, heed, mind
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| definition 2: |
to gaze or stare.
- synonyms:
- gaze, stare
- similar words:
- look, ogle, see, watch
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| related words: |
glance |
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| phrase: |
as regards |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
particular aspect; specified point.
In that regard, the job was poorly done.- synonyms:
- aspect, respect, way
- similar words:
- consideration, relation
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| definition 2: |
(pl.) expressions of respect or esteem.
Please give your family my regards.- synonyms:
- compliments, felicitations, greetings, respects
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| definition 3: |
reputation; esteem.
She holds him in high regard.- synonyms:
- opinion, repute
- similar words:
- account, admiration, esteem, estimation, favor, respect
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| related words: |
approbation, attachment, compliment, consideration, deference, homage, kudos, memory, note, opinion, watch, way |
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