Regard vs. Respect

Regard vs. Respect — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Regard and Respect

Regardnoun

(countable) A steady look, a gaze.

Respectnoun

(uncountable) an attitude of consideration or high regard

He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him.we do respect people for their dignity and worth.

Regardnoun

One's concern for another; esteem.

Respectnoun

(uncountable) good opinion, honor, or admiration

Regardnoun

(preceded by “in” or “with”) A particular aspect or detail; respect, sense.

Respectnoun

Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.

The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet.
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Regardnoun

(uncountable) The worth or estimation in which something or someone is held.

He is held in great regard in Whitehall.

Respectnoun

(countable) a particular aspect, feature or detail of something

This year's model is superior to last year's in several respects.

Regardverb

To look at; to observe.

She regarded us warily.

Respectnoun

Good will; favor

Regardverb

(transitive) To consider, look upon (something) in a given way etc.

I always regarded tabloid journalism as a social evil.He regards honesty as a duty.

Respectverb

To have respect for.

She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly.
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Regardverb

To take notice of, pay attention to.

Respectverb

To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.

I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense.

Regardverb

(transitive) To face toward.

Respectverb

To abide by an agreement.

They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded.

Regardverb

(transitive) To have to do with, to concern.

That argument does not regard the question.

Respectverb

To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.

Regardverb

To set store by (something), to hold (someone) in esteem; to consider to have value, to respect.

Respectverb

To relate to; to be concerned with.

Regardnoun

(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point;

it differs in that respect

Respectverb

(obsolete) To regard; to consider; to deem.

Regardnoun

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people);

his attentiveness to her wisheshe spends without heed to the consequences

Respectverb

(obsolete) To look toward; to face.

Regardnoun

(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare;

give him my kind regardsmy best wishes

Respectinterjection

(Jamaica) hello, hi

Regardnoun

a long fixed look;

he fixed his paternal gaze on me

Respectnoun

(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point;

it differs in that respect

Regardnoun

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded);

it is held in esteema man who has earned high regard

Respectnoun

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded);

it is held in esteema man who has earned high regard

Regardnoun

a feeling of friendship and esteem;

she mistook his manly regard for lovehe inspires respect

Respectnoun

an attitude of admiration or esteem;

she lost all respect for him

Regardnoun

an attitude of admiration or esteem;

she lost all respect for him

Respectnoun

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard;

his deference to her wishes was very flatteringbe sure to give my respects to the dean

Regardverb

deem to be;

She views this quite differently from meI consider her to be shallowI don't see the situation quite as negatively as you do

Respectnoun

behavior intended to please your parents;

their children were never very strong on obediencehe went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes

Regardverb

look at attentively

Respectnoun

a feeling of friendship and esteem;

she mistook his manly regard for lovehe inspires respect

Regardverb

connect closely and often incriminatingly;

This new ruling affects your business

Respectnoun

courteous regard for people's feelings;

in deference to your wishesout of respect for his privacy

Respectverb

regard highly; think much of;

I respect his judgementWe prize his creativity

Respectverb

show respect towards;

honor your parents!