in regard to
Use In regard to in a sentence
verb (used with object)
1.
to look upon or think of with a particular feeling: to regard a person with favor.
2.
to have or show respect or concern for.
3.
to think highly of; esteem.
4.
to take into account; consider.
5.
to look at; observe: She regarded him with amusement.
verb (used without object)
8.
to pay attention.
9.
to look or gaze.
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noun
Idioms 10.
reference; relation: to err with regard to facts.
11.
an aspect, point, or particular: quite satisfactory in this regard.
12.
thought; attention; concern.
13.
look; gaze.
14.
respect, esteem, or deference: a high regard for scholarship.
17.
18.
with/in regard to, referring to; concerning: With regard to the new contract, we have some questions.
Origin:
1350–1400; (noun) Middle English < Middle French, noun derivative of regarder to look at (cf. reward); (v.) late Middle English < Middle French regarder. See re-, guard
1350–1400; (noun) Middle English < Middle French, noun derivative of regarder to look at (cf. reward); (v.) late Middle English < Middle French regarder. See re-, guard
Related forms
un·re·gard·ed, adjective
un·re·gard·ed·ly, adverb
well-re·gard·ed, adjective
Synonyms
3. respect, honor, revere, value. 5. notice, note, see, remark, mark.
3. respect, honor, revere, value. 5. notice, note, see, remark, mark.
Usage note
Although sometimes considered poor substitutes for about or concerning, the phrases as regards, in regard to, and with regard to are standard and occur in all varieties of spoken and written English, especially in business writing: As regards your letter of January 19. … In regards to, and with regards to are widely rejected as errors.
Although sometimes considered poor substitutes for about or concerning, the phrases as regards, in regard to, and with regard to are standard and occur in all varieties of spoken and written English, especially in business writing: As regards your letter of January 19. … In regards to, and with regards to are widely rejected as errors.
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regard (rɪˈɡɑːd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to look closely or attentively at (something or someone); observe steadily |
| 2. | (tr) to hold (a person or thing) in respect, admiration, or affection: we regard your work very highly |
| 3. | (tr) to look upon or consider in a specified way: she regarded her brother as her responsibility |
| 4. | (tr) to relate to; concern; have a bearing on |
| 5. | to take notice of or pay attention to (something); heed: he has never regarded the conventions |
| 6. | (preposition) as regards in respect of; concerning |
| —n | |
| 7. | a gaze; look |
| 8. | attention; heed: he spends without regard to his bank balance |
| 9. | esteem, affection, or respect |
| 10. | reference, relation, or connection (esp in the phrases with regard toorin regard to) |
| 11. | (plural) good wishes or greetings (esp in the phrase with kind regards, used at the close of a letter) |
| 12. | in this regard on this point |
| [C14: from Old French regarder to look at, care about, from | |
| re'gardable | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
regard
mid-14c., from O.Fr. regard, from regarder "take notice of," from re-, intensive prefix + garder "look, heed" (see guard). Meanings "consideration, appearance, kindly feeling" all recorded late 14c. The verb is first attested early 15c., from M.Fr. regarder.
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Idioms & Phrases
in regard to
Also, as regards; in or with reference to; with regard to; in or with respect to. Concerning, about. For example, In regard to your letter, forget it, or As regards your subscription, I'm not sure why it was canceled, or In reference to your inquiry, we'll have to pass it on to the board, or We have a few questions with regard to your recent offer, or With respect to your latest request, we'll be happy to oblige. The word reference has been used in this idiom since the late 1500s, regard from the second half of the 1400s, and respect from the first half of the 1500s. Also see relative to.
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Example sentences
There are pros and cons to each in regard to the environment.
Painters and poets have equal license in regard to everything.
But the fundamental fact in regard to this new society was its relation to land.
Nor is there any evidence whatsoever that he engaged in any deceptions in regard to this prediction.
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