rɪˈɡɑ:d v. & n. --v.tr. 1
gaze on steadily (usu. in a specified way) (regarded
them suspiciously). 2
give heed to;
take into account; let one's
course be
affected by. 3
look upon or
contemplate mentally in a specified
way (I regard them kindly; I regard it as an insult). 4 (of a thing)
have relation to; have
some connection with. --n. 1 a gaze; a
steady or
significant look. 2 (foll. by to, for)
attention or
care. 3 (foll. by for)
esteem; kindly
feeling;
respectful opinion. 4 a
respect; a
point attended to (in
this regard). 5 (in pl.) an
expression of friendliness in a
letter etc.; compliments (sent my
best regards). øas regards
about,
concerning; in respect
of. in (or with) regard to as concerns; in respect of. [ME f. OF regard f. regarder (as
RE-, garder GUARD)]