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to regard

to regard

241 3.2
To look at someone or something carefully
  • verb
  • /rɪˈɡɑrd/
translation icon : observar
  • And not only less and less understood those communities, but more and more came to regard those communities with contempt.

Conceived in conscious imitation of the Roman legions, eagle standard soldiers regarded these totems with reverence and devotion.

Examples

  • Many application developers for exascale systems regard support for MPI as a requirement.

    Academic text (2011)
  • So maybe what I can do is I can regard this as an independent block.

  • - If you choose to regard me as such.

  • Now, my future wife has always regarded me as a man of some dignity.

  • The pig and the farmer regarded each other.

  • Jeff Long was warmly regarded by many whites as the 1880s ended.

    Academic text (2011)
  • The teacher regarded the students with great interest as they presented their projects.

  • As I regarded the breathtaking sunset, I felt a deep sense of tranquility.

  • He often regarded the old photographs as precious reminders of his childhood.

Synonyms

to see
vsto regard
1.0

To notice something with your eyes

involves more deliberate attentive observation than mere seeing
to look
vsto regard
1.0

To direct the eyes toward something to see it

is a more general attentive observation rather than this direct gaze
to watch
vsto regard
1.0

To look at something carefully for some time

is a single attentive look rather than prolonged watching
to notice
vsto regard
1.0

To see or become aware of something

is a more general attentive look rather than sudden awareness
to stare
vsto regard
1.0

To look at someone or something for a long time without moving your eyes

is attentive looking but usually less fixed and intense
to pay attention
vsto regard
1.6

To focus on someone or something and notice carefully

is mainly about the physical act of attentive looking
to consider
vsto regard
670 2.4

To look at someone or something carefully to understand it

is more about the physical act of closely watching
to observe
vsto regard
619 2.4

To watch something carefully to learn about it

is general attentive looking without a specific learning aim
to keep an eye on
vsto regard
  • Informal
408 2.4

To watch someone or something carefully to make sure nothing bad happens

is about a careful look rather than ongoing monitoring for safety
to note
vsto regard
318 1.8

To notice something carefully

is broader attentive looking not focused on recording facts
to gaze
vsto regard
170 2.6

To look steadily with admiration, surprise, or deep thought

is attentive looking without the strong emotion or wonder
to eye
vsto regard
152 4.8

To look closely at someone with interest

is a neutral attentive look without implied desire or appraisal
to peer
vsto regard
149 4.1

To look closely at something that is hard to see

is general careful looking not limited by poor visibility
to take notice
vsto regard
42 3.5

To see and pay attention to something

describes general attentive looking without added emphasis
to eyeball
vsto regard
  • Informal
23 3.6

To look at someone or something closely and directly

is attentive looking but often less direct or obvious
to keep a close watch
vsto regard
8 3.0

Look at a person or thing very carefully for a while to notice problems

is a single attentive look rather than continuous close monitoring
to eye up
vsto regard
  • Informal
1 7.4

To look at a person or thing with interest

is attentive looking without the strong desire or appraisal tone
to give the eye
vsto regard
7.7

To look at someone with interest to judge or admire them

is attentive looking without the judging or admiring attitude

Antonyms

1.0

Choose not to pay attention to someone or something

243 2.9

To not notice someone or something you should see

Phrasal Verbs

157 3.3

To think of someone or something as a certain thing

Compounds

2 5.8

A feeling that you are a person who deserves respect

field of regard
  • Specialized
8.7

The whole area you can see while your eyes stay in one place

Warm, kind feelings for a person or place

How Attentive

to scrutinize
  • US
70 6.2
to regard
241 3.2
to observe
619 2.4
to look
1.0
to glance
299 1.5

Surface Forms

regard infinitive
regarded past
regarded past participle
regarding present participle
regards third person singular

Etymology

Regard as a verb comes from Old French re- 'again' and garder 'to keep or watch', a root you can see in the English word guard. So to regard someone is to look at them carefully or keep them in view.