Regard vs. Respect
Regard and Respect Definitions
Regard
To think of or consider in a particular way
I regard him as a fool.
Respect
A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem
I have great respect for your work.
Regard
To look at attentively; observe closely
"He regarded the delicate lines of her profile" (Thomas Hardy).
Respect
The state of being regarded with honor or esteem
A leader held in the greatest respect.
Regard
To relate or refer to; concern
This item regards their liability.
Respect
Consideration or appreciation
Can't you at least give me some respect?.
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Regard
(Archaic) To take into account; consider.
Respect
Due regard for something considered important or authoritative
Respect for the law.
Regard
To give heed; pay attention.
Respect
A particular aspect, feature, or detail
In many respects this is an important decision.
Regard
To look or gaze.
Respect
Usage Problem Relation; reference. See Usage Note at regard.
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Regard
Careful thought or attention; heed
She gives little regard to her sister's teasing.
Respect
To feel or show deferential regard for; esteem or admire
All the other scholars respect her.
Regard
Respect, affection, or esteem
He has little regard for your work.
Respect
To avoid interfering with or intruding upon
Please respect my privacy.
Regard
Regards Good wishes expressing such sentiment
Give the family my best regards.
Respect
To avoid violating
I respected the speed limit throughout the trip.
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Regard
A particular point or aspect; respect
She was lucky in that regard.
Respect
To relate or refer to; concern
As respects the rights of land owners, this law says nothing.
Regard
A look or gaze
"Such quick regards his sparkling eyes bestow" (Alexander Pope).
Respect
(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.
Regard
(Obsolete) Appearance or aspect.
Respect
(uncountable) good opinion, honor, or admiration
Regard
(countable) A steady look, a gaze.
Respect
Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.
The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet.
Regard
One's concern for another; esteem; relation, reference.
Respect
(countable) a particular aspect, feature or detail of something
This year's model is superior to last year's in several respects.
Regard
(preceded by “in” or “with”) A particular aspect or detail; respect, sense.
Respect
Good will; favor
Regard
(uncountable) The worth or estimation in which something or someone is held.
He is held in great regard in Whitehall.
Respect
To have respect for.
She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly.
Regard
Slang for retard, a very bad stock trader.
Respect
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.
I respect your right to feel offended, even though most people, myself included, totally disagree and don’t find the comment offensive in the slightest.
Regard
To look at; to observe.
She regarded us warily.
Respect
To abide by an agreement.
They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded.
Regard
(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.
I regard such a way of life with distate.
Respect
To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.
Regard
To take notice of, pay attention to.
Respect
To relate to; to be concerned with.
Regard
(transitive) To face toward.
Respect
(obsolete) To regard; to consider; to deem.
Regard
(transitive) To have to do with, to concern.
Respect
(obsolete) To look toward; to face.
Regard
To set store by (something), to hold (someone) in esteem; to consider to have value, to respect.
Respect
(Jamaica) hello, hi
Regard
To keep in view; to behold; to look at; to view; to gaze upon.
Your niece regards me with an eye of favor.
Respect
To take notice of; to regard with special attention; to regard as worthy of special consideration; hence, to care for; to heed.
Thou respectest not spilling Edward's blood.
In orchards and gardens, we do not so much respect beauty as variety of ground for fruits, trees, and herbs.
Regard
Hence, to look or front toward; to face.
It is peninsula which regardeth the mainland.
That exceedingly beatiful seat, on the ass ent of a hill, flanked with wood and regarding the river.
Respect
To consider worthy of esteem; to regard with honor.
Regard
To look closely at; to observe attentively; to pay attention to; to notice or remark particularly.
If much you note him,You offened him; . . . feed, and regard him not.
Respect
To look toward; to front upon or toward.
Palladius adviseth the front of his house should so respect the uth.
Regard
To look upon, as in a certain relation; to hold as an popinion; to consider; as, to regard abstinence from wine as a duty; to regard another as a friend or enemy.
Respect
To regard; to consider; to deem.
To whom my father gave this name of Gaspar,And as his own respected him to death.
Regard
To consider and treat; to have a certain feeling toward; as, to regard one with favor or dislike.
His associates seem to have regarded him with kindness.
Respect
To have regard to; to have reference to; to relate to; as, the treaty particularly respects our commerce.
Regard
To pay respect to; to treat as something of peculiar value, sanctity, or the like; to care for; to esteem.
He that regardeth thae day, regardeth it into the LOrd.
Here's Beaufort, that regards nor God nor king.
Respect
The act of noticing with attention; the giving particular consideration to; hence, care; caution.
But he it well did ward with wise respect.
Regard
To take into consideration; to take account of, as a fact or condition.
Respect
Esteem; regard; consideration; honor.
Seen without awe, and served without respect.
The same men treat the Lord's Day with as little respect.
Regard
To have relation to, as bearing upon; to respect; to relate to; to touch; as, an argument does not regard the question; - often used impersonally; as, I agree with you as regards this or that.
Respect
An expression of respect of deference; regards; as, to send one's respects to another.
Regard
To look attentively; to consider; to notice.
Respect
Reputation; repute.
Many of the best respect in Rome.
Regard
A look; aspect directed to another; view; gaze.
But her, with stern regard, he thus repelled.
Respect
Particular; point regarded; point of view; as, in this respect; in any respect; in all respects.
Everything which is imperfect, as the world must be acknowledged in many respects.
In one respect I'll be thy assistant.
Regard
Attention of the mind with a feeling of interest; observation; heed; notice.
Full many a ladyI have eyed with best regard.
Respect
Relation; reference; regard.
They believed but one Supreme Deity, which, with respect to the various benefits men received from him, had several titles.
Regard
That view of the mind which springs from perception of value, estimable qualities, or anything that excites admiration; respect; esteem; reverence; affection; as, to have a high regard for a person; - often in the plural.
He has rendered himself worthy of their most favorable regards.
Save the long-sought regards of woman, nothing is sweeter than those marks of childish preference.
Respect
Consideration; motive; interest.
To the publik goodPrivate respects must yield.
Regard
State of being regarded, whether favorably or otherwise; estimation; repute; note; account.
A man of meanest regard amongst them, neither having wealth or power.
Respect
(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point;
It differs in that respect
Regard
Consideration; thought; reflection; heed.
Sad pause and deep regard become the sage.
Respect
The condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded);
It is held in esteem
A man who has earned high regard
Regard
Matter for consideration; account; condition.
Respect
An attitude of admiration or esteem;
She lost all respect for him
Regard
Respect; relation; reference.
Persuade them to pursue and persevere in virtue, with regard to themselves; in justice and goodness with regard to their neighbors; and piefy toward God.
Change was thought necessary in regard of the injury the church did receive by a number of things then in use.
In regard of its security, it had a great advantage over the bandboxes.
Respect
A courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard;
His deference to her wishes was very flattering
Be sure to give my respects to the dean
Regard
Object of sight; scene; view; aspect.
Throw out our eyes for brave Othello,Even till we make the main and the aërial blueAn indistinct regard.
Respect
Behavior intended to please your parents;
Their children were never very strong on obedience
He went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes
Regard
Supervision; inspection.
Respect
A feeling of friendship and esteem;
She mistook his manly regard for love
He inspires respect
Regard
(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point;
It differs in that respect
Respect
Courteous regard for people's feelings;
In deference to your wishes
Out of respect for his privacy
Regard
Paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people);
His attentiveness to her wishes
He spends without heed to the consequences
Respect
Regard highly; think much of;
I respect his judgement
We prize his creativity
Regard
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare;
Give him my kind regards
My best wishes
Respect
Show respect towards;
Honor your parents!
Regard
A long fixed look;
He fixed his paternal gaze on me
Regard
The condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded);
It is held in esteem
A man who has earned high regard
Regard
A feeling of friendship and esteem;
She mistook his manly regard for love
He inspires respect
Regard
An attitude of admiration or esteem;
She lost all respect for him
Regard
Deem to be;
She views this quite differently from me
I consider her to be shallow
I don't see the situation quite as negatively as you do
Regard
Look at attentively
Regard
Connect closely and often incriminatingly;
This new ruling affects your business
