regard

re|gard1 [ rı`gard ] verb transitive ***

1. ) not usually progressive to think of something or someone in a particular way:

regard someone/something as something: The nuclear reactors, which were regarded as dangerously out of date, were replaced.

widely regarded: Kubrick was widely regarded as one of the most influential postwar film directors.

highly/well regarded (=regarded as very good): a highly regarded young violinist

regard someone/something with suspicion: Any mushroom with a red cap should be regarded with suspicion.

2. ) MAINLY LITERARY to look at something in a particular way:

Cathy regarded the photo thoughtfully.

as regards FORMAL

used for introducing a subject you will be discussing:

As regards the potential energy crisis why aren't we putting money into serious alternative sources of energy?

=> REGARDING

regard

re|gard 2 [ rı`gard ] noun ***

1. ) uncount attention or care that you give to someone or something:

regard for: The road was built without regard for the safety of residents.

2. ) uncount respect and admiration for someone or something: ESTEEM:

He had little regard for his colleagues.

hold someone/something in high/low regard: George Washington was held in high regard by both Northerners and Southerners.

3. ) regards plural greetings:

Give my regards to your parents.

a ) (kind/warm) regards used for ending a letter or e-mail in a friendly but slightly formal way

in this/that regard

used for relating something you have just said to something you will be saying:

The university needs to cut costs but has not made any particular proposals in this regard.

in/with regard to

concerning a particular subject:

a change in the laws with regard to food safety

With regard to the discussion about immigration, I'd like to hear Ms. Masolo's opinion.