Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - regard

~1 n formal 1 »RESPECT« respect for someone or something + for  (She has so little regard for him, she is unlikely to follow his advice.) hold sb/sth in high regard (=admire and respect them very much)  (a teacher who is held in high regard by his colleagues) 2 »ATTENTION« formal attention or consideration that is shown towards someone or something + for  (He has no regard for her feelings.)  (a report that pays scant regard to the facts of the case) 3 as regards used to introduce the subject you are going to talk or write about  (As regards environmental issues, the government will enforce existing regulations.) 4 in this regard formal used to connect what you are going to say with something you have just mentioned  (Progress is slow. In this regard, lack of funds is a factor.) 5 with/in regard to formal used to say what particular subject you are talking or writing about  (With regard to future oil supplies, the situation is uncertain.) 6 »GREETING« regards good wishes  (My husband sends his regards. | with kind/best/warm regards (=used to end a letter in a friendly but rather formal way)) 7 »LOOK« literary a long look without moving your eyes ~2 v 1 (not in progressive) to think about someone or something in a particular way  (regard sb/sth as sth)  (Paul seems to regard sex as sinful and immoral. | Edith wore strange clothes and was widely regarded as eccentric. | regard sb with admiration/fear/concern etc)  (Sue regarded the others with fear and jealousy. | regard sb well/badly etc)  (a work of art that is highly regarded by the experts) 2 formal to look at someone or something, especially in a particular way  (I stood back a little and regarded him coldly.) 3 formal to pay attention to something  (You must regard the safety regulations.)