regard
English meaning: Regard
Definition
A steady look, a gaze.
Example
“He is held in high regard by his colleagues for his honesty.”
Another example: “Many critics regard her as the finest poet of her generation.”
Usage — When, Where & How
As a noun, formal/literary for a fixed look ('a steady regard') or for esteem and consideration ('held in high regard'); as a verb, to consider or to look at. Common in set phrases like 'with regard to' and 'in this regard'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Old French 'regarder' (to look at), from 're-' + 'garder' (to guard, heed); 14th century.
Synonyms
Antonyms / Opposites
- disrespect
- disregard
- contempt
Related Words
- respect
- esteem
- consideration
- regarding
- admiration
- attention
Common Collocations
- with regard to
- in this regard
- high regard
- due regard
- regard as
- kind regards
Word Forms
regard (n & v); regards (pl); regarding (prep); regardful (adj)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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