regard
gb/ɹɪɡˈɑɹd/ us/ɹɪɡˈɑɹd/
B1
English
~ 2400
tart, tekint, tisztelet, megbecsülés, nagyra tart, figyel, szemlél, tekintet, figyelembevétel, valamivel kapcsolatban
VERB
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to regard [someone/something] as [something]
She is widely regarded as one of the best doctors in the city.
Széles körben a város egyik legjobb orvosának tartják.
Many people regard honesty as the most important quality.
Sokan az őszinteséget tartják a legfontosabb tulajdonságnak.
He regarded the offer with suspicion.
The film is regarded as a classic by critics.
I regard him as a close friend.
Learner examples
I regard her as my best friend.
Őt tartom a legjobb barátomnak.
They regard this city as their home.
Ezt a várost az otthonuknak tekintik.
We regard this work as very important.
He regards the book as boring.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'regard' with 'look at' physically. In this sense, it means to think about, not to see.
Meaning
To consider or think of
Collocations
widely regarded
|regard as
|generally regarded
|highly regarded
Synonyms
consider (A more general and common term for thinking carefully about something.)
|
view (Focuses on the opinion or perspective held about something.)
Antonyms
ignore (Means to pay no attention, opposite of actively considering.)
Themes
thinking
|opinions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To think about someone or something in a certain way.
To consider or think about someone or something in a particular way.
NOUN
B1
2
She has great regard for her teacher's advice.
Nagyra tartja a tanára tanácsait.
They treated each other with mutual regard.
Kölcsönös tisztelettel bántak egymással.
He is held in high regard by his colleagues.
Her deep regard for animals led her to volunteer at the shelter.
Learner examples
I have great regard for my parents.
Nagyon tisztelem a szüleimet.
We have mutual regard for each other.
Kölcsönösen tiszteljük egymást.
She is held in high regard here.
He has little regard for the rules.
Meaning
Respect or admiration
Collocations
hold in high regard
|mutual regard
|deep regard
Synonyms
respect (General positive feeling or recognition toward someone.)
|
esteem (Formal word for high respect or admiration.)
Antonyms
disrespect (Lack of respect or esteem.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A feeling of respect or liking for someone or something.
Respect, admiration, or esteem felt or shown toward someone or something.
VERB
B2
3
Usage pattern:
to regard [someone/something] with [expression/feeling]
He regarded her with a curious expression.
Kíváncsi arckifejezéssel figyelte őt.
The cat regarded the stranger from the window sill.
A macska az ablakpárkányról figyelte az idegent.
She regarded the painting for several minutes before speaking.
Learner examples
He regarded me with interest.
Érdeklődve figyelt engem.
The dog regarded the ball.
A kutya a labdát figyelte.
She regarded the picture on the wall.
Meaning
To look at steadily
Collocations
regard closely
|regard intently
|regard with suspicion
Synonyms
observe (Implies looking at carefully to notice details.)
|
stare at (Informal, can imply rudeness or curiosity.)
Antonyms
ignore (To deliberately not look at or pay attention to.)
Themes
vision
|observation
|core_vocabulary
|body
Definition
To look at someone or something carefully.
To look at someone or something in a steady, careful, or particular way.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
4
With regard to your question, I will answer later.
A kérdésével kapcsolatban később válaszolok.
He acted without regard for the consequences.
A következményekre való tekintet nélkül cselekedett.
In this regard, we must be cautious.
Learner examples
With regard to your email, I agree.
Az e-maileddel kapcsolatban egyetértek veled.
He has no regard for safety.
Egyáltalán nincs tekintettel a biztonságra.
In this regard, I think you are right.
Meaning
Attention or consideration
Collocations
with regard to
|pay regard to
|in this regard
Synonyms
consideration (General word for thinking carefully about something.)
|
attention (Focusing on something mentally.)
Antonyms
neglect (Failure to give proper attention or consideration.)
Themes
thinking
|decision-making
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definition
Careful thought about someone or something.
Attention, consideration, or concern given to something.
Grammar
Dictionary form
regard
IPA
GB/ɹɪɡˈɑɹd/
US/ɹɪɡˈɑɹd/
Syllables & stress
re - gard (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gard)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: regard
- Plural: regard
Verb
- Base: regard
- 3rd Person Singular: regards
- Present Participle: regarding
- Past: regarded
Word family
Forms
regards
verb
regarding
verb
regarded
verb
Negative and opposite forms
disregard
verb B2
regardless
adverb B1
Expressions
hold in high regard
1/hˈoʊld ˈɪn hˈaɪ ɹɪɡˈɑɹd/
fixed phrase
To respect greatly
To respect someone very much.
Examples
- She is held in high regard by her students.
- They hold their traditions in high regard.
in this regard
1/ˈɪn ðˈɪs ɹɪɡˈɑɹd/
fixed phrase
formal
In relation to this matter
Connected to what was just said.
Examples
- In this regard, we should proceed carefully.
- The report is clear in this regard.
regard as
1/ɹɪɡˈɑɹd ˈæz/
fixed phrase
To consider as something
To think of someone or something in a certain way.
Examples
- I regard him as a friend.
- They regarded the results as disappointing.
with regard to
1/wˈɪθ ɹɪɡˈɑɹd tə/
fixed phrase
formal
Concerning; about
About a specific subject.
Examples
- With regard to your request, we will respond next week.
- The company has made changes with regard to employee benefits.