regard
gb/ɹɪɡˈɑɹd/ us/ɹɪɡˈɑɹd/
B1
Anglais
~ 2400
Sens
0 sens
Verbe
B1
action
1
To consider or think of
To think about someone or something in a certain way.
Schéma d’usage :
to regard [someone/something] as [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'regard' with 'look at' physically. In this sense, it means to think about, not to see.
Synonymes
consider (A more general and common term for thinking carefully about something.)
|
view (Focuses on the opinion or perspective held about something.)
Antonymes
ignore (Means to pay no attention, opposite of actively considering.)
Collocations
widely regarded
|regard as
|generally regarded
|highly regarded
Thèmes
thinking
|opinions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She is widely regarded as one of the best doctors in the city.
- Many people regard honesty as the most important quality.
- He regarded the offer with suspicion.
- The film is regarded as a classic by critics.
- I regard him as a close friend.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I regard her as my best friend.
- They regard this city as their home.
- We regard this work as very important.
- He regards the book as boring.
Nom
B1
entity
2
Respect or admiration
A feeling of respect or liking for someone or something.
Synonymes
respect (General positive feeling or recognition toward someone.)
|
esteem (Formal word for high respect or admiration.)
Antonymes
disrespect (Lack of respect or esteem.)
Collocations
hold in high regard
|mutual regard
|deep regard
Thèmes
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She has great regard for her teacher's advice.
- They treated each other with mutual regard.
- He is held in high regard by his colleagues.
- Her deep regard for animals led her to volunteer at the shelter.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I have great regard for my parents.
- We have mutual regard for each other.
- She is held in high regard here.
- He has little regard for the rules.
Verbe
B2
action
3
To look at steadily
To look at someone or something carefully.
Schéma d’usage :
to regard [someone/something] with [expression/feeling]
Synonymes
observe (Implies looking at carefully to notice details.)
|
stare at (Informal, can imply rudeness or curiosity.)
Antonymes
ignore (To deliberately not look at or pay attention to.)
Collocations
regard closely
|regard intently
|regard with suspicion
Thèmes
vision
|observation
|core_vocabulary
|body
Exemples
- He regarded her with a curious expression.
- The cat regarded the stranger from the window sill.
- She regarded the painting for several minutes before speaking.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He regarded me with interest.
- The dog regarded the ball.
- She regarded the picture on the wall.
Nom
formal
B2
entity
4
Attention or consideration
Careful thought about someone or something.
Synonymes
consideration (General word for thinking carefully about something.)
|
attention (Focusing on something mentally.)
Antonymes
neglect (Failure to give proper attention or consideration.)
Collocations
with regard to
|pay regard to
|in this regard
Thèmes
thinking
|decision-making
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Exemples
- With regard to your question, I will answer later.
- He acted without regard for the consequences.
- In this regard, we must be cautious.
Exemples pédagogiques
- With regard to your email, I agree.
- He has no regard for safety.
- In this regard, I think you are right.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
regard
API
GB/ɹɪɡˈɑɹd/
US/ɹɪɡˈɑɹd/
Syllabes et accentuation
re - gard (2 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gard)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: regard
- Plural: regard
Verb
- Base: regard
- 3rd Person Singular: regards
- Present Participle: regarding
- Past: regarded
Famille de mots
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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- With regard to your request, we will respond next week.
- The company has made changes with regard to employee benefits.