Dictionary definition · regard
noun
- (usually preceded by ‘in’) a detail or point"it differs in that respect"
- paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)"his attentiveness to her wishes"
- (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare"give him my kind regards"
- a long fixed look"he fixed his paternal gaze on me"
- the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)"it is held in esteem"
- a feeling of friendship and esteem"she mistook his manly regard for love"
- an attitude of admiration or esteem"she lost all respect for him"
verb
- deem to be"She views this quite differently from me"
- look at attentively
- connect closely and often incriminatingly"This new ruling affects your business"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).