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to regard

to regard

3.1
To think of someone or something in a certain way
  • verb
  • /rɪˈɡɑrd/
translation icon : considerar
  • The professor regarded the students' questions with interest.

Aristotle did not regard ethics as an exact science.

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Examples

  • But I had hoped that he'd come to regard me as something more.

  • How do New Guineans regard the upbringing of children?

  • And so she was regarded as warm.

  • But the truth is that I regard physical precious metals as insurance.

  • Many regarded you as the best in the biz.

  • Aristotle did not regard ethics as an exact science.

  • Undoubtedly, individual intelligence tests were the oldest and most highly regarded psychological measurement instruments.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Many people regard her as a talented artist.

  • He is regarded by his peers as an expert in the field.

Synonyms

to see
vsto regard
1.0

To understand what something means

is about forming an opinion rather than simply realizing or noticing
to consider
vsto regard
1.8

To think that someone or something is a certain way

is the general act of thinking about someone in a particular way
to think of
vsto regard
834 1.0

See someone or something in a certain way

is broader evaluation rather than merely keeping someone in mind
to view
vsto regard
443 1.8

To think about someone or something in a particular way

is broader thinking without implying a distinct perspective
to view as
vsto regard
276 3.1

To consider someone or something in a certain way

is general consideration rather than putting someone into a category
to reckon
vsto regard
  • UK
185 3.4

To think or believe something is true

is neutral consideration rather than a casual personal guess
to regard as
vsto regard
157 3.3

To think of someone or something as a certain thing

is general thinking rather than making a firm judgment
to conceive
vsto regard
84 4.7

To imagine something or think about it in a certain way

is the ongoing act of judging rather than initial idea formation
to look upon
vsto regard
60 3.7

To think of someone or something in a certain way

is the basic act of having an opinion without extra formality
to esteem
vsto regard
14 4.6

To have respect for someone because of what they do

is neutral thinking rather than expressing respect or praise

Antonyms

332 3.0

To refuse to accept an idea or claim

119 3.9

Ignore something or someone on purpose

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 Favorable

to revere
21 6.7
to admire
743 1.6
to regard
3.1
to consider
1.8
to disapprove
94 2.9
to despise
192 4.9

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 garder 'to keep or watch', related to English words like guard and ward, with the idea of holding something in your mind. So to regard someone as something is to hold that idea about them — to consider them in that way.