Meaning & use
regard
A feeling of respect or admiration for someone or something.
See it in a sentence
The students held their retiring teacher in very high regard.
He spoke of his old mentor with genuine warmth and regard.
A note on using this word
Often appears in the set phrase 'in this regard,' meaning 'concerning this particular matter.'
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To consider or think of someone or something in a particular way.
She regards honesty as the single most important quality in a friend.
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