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regard BrE / rɪˈɡɑːd /  NAmE / rɪˈɡɑːrd / Native audio playback is not supported. regard(noun)BrE / rɪˈɡɑːd /  NAmE / rɪˈɡɑːrd / attention to or thought and care for somebody/somethingto do something with scant/little/no regard for somebody/somethingto have/pay/show little regard for other people’s propertyHe was driving without regard to speed limits.Social services should pay proper regard to the needs of inner-city areas.respect or admiration for somebodyHe held her in high regard (= had a good opinion of her).I had great regard for his abilities.Children no longer have proper regard for their parents and teachers.used to send good wishes to somebody at the end of a letter, or when asking somebody to give your good wishes to another person who is not presentWith kind regards, Yours…Give your brother my regards when you see him.used when you are referring to somethingAs to tax, that will be deducted from your salary.to remember and think carefully about somethingIt is always necessary to have regard to the terms of the contract.New sites for waste disposal will be determined having regard to environmental matters.concerning what has just been mentionedI have nothing further to say in this regard.concerning somebody/somethinga country’s laws in regard to human rightsThe company's position with regard to overtime is made clear in their contracts.Extra ExamplesHe has a high regard for truth.He is held in the highest regard by his colleagues.I am writing with regard to your recent order.I have the greatest regard for his abilities.My regards to your aunt.The composer was held in high regard in England.The decision reached has due regard for the safety of the public.The film has won critical regard in America.The letter ended, ‘Kindest regards, Felicity.’The manifesto pays scant regard to green issues.These people had little regard for the environment.They have no regard for the values of our community.They paid scant regard to my views.When exercising its discretion, the court will have regard to all the circumstances.a lack of regard for public safetya proper regard for human dignityan attempt to plan the future of an industry without due regard to market forcesHe held her in high regard.I had great regard for his abilities as a teacher.They show scant regard for other people’s property.Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French regarder ‘to watch’, from re- ‘back’ (also expressing intensive force) + garder ‘to guard’.

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(noun) to do something with scant/little/no regard for somebody/somethingto have/pay/show little regard for other people’s propertyhe was driving without regard to speed limits.social services should pay proper regard to the needs of inner-city areas. Search images by the wordhttps://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=661&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=regard This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Word	regard
WordType	(noun)
Phonetic	BrE / rɪˈɡɑːd / NAmE / rɪˈɡɑːrd /
Example	to do something with scant/little/no regard for somebody/something to have/pay/show little regard for other people’s property he was driving without regard to speed limits. social services should pay proper regard to the needs of inner-city areas.
Sound	Native audio playback is not supported.
Image	Search images by the word https://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=661&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=regard
Content	regard (noun)BrE / rɪˈɡɑːd / NAmE / rɪˈɡɑːrd / attention to or thought and care for somebody/something to do something with scant/little/no regard for somebody/something to have/pay/show little regard for other people’s property He was driving without regard to speed limits. Social services should pay proper regard to the needs of inner-city areas. respect or admiration for somebody He held her in high regard (= had a good opinion of her). I had great regard for his abilities. Children no longer have proper regard for their parents and teachers. used to send good wishes to somebody at the end of a letter, or when asking somebody to give your good wishes to another person who is not present With kind regards, Yours… Give your brother my regards when you see him. used when you are referring to something As to tax, that will be deducted from your salary. to remember and think carefully about something It is always necessary to have regard to the terms of the contract. New sites for waste disposal will be determined having regard to environmental matters. concerning what has just been mentioned I have nothing further to say in this regard. concerning somebody/something a country’s laws in regard to human rights The company's position with regard to overtime is made clear in their contracts. Extra Examples He has a high regard for truth. He is held in the highest regard by his colleagues. I am writing with regard to your recent order. I have the greatest regard for his abilities. My regards to your aunt. The composer was held in high regard in England. The decision reached has due regard for the safety of the public. The film has won critical regard in America. The letter ended, ‘Kindest regards, Felicity.’ The manifesto pays scant regard to green issues. These people had little regard for the environment. They have no regard for the values of our community. They paid scant regard to my views. When exercising its discretion, the court will have regard to all the circumstances. a lack of regard for public safety a proper regard for human dignity an attempt to plan the future of an industry without due regard to market forces He held her in high regard. I had great regard for his abilities as a teacher. They show scant regard for other people’s property. Word Origin Middle English: from Old French regarder ‘to watch’, from re- ‘back’ (also expressing intensive force) + garder ‘to guard’.
Copyright	This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Regard I Somebody/Something Proper Held High People’s Good

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