Regard Definition
regard
- noun
- (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point; "it differs in that respect"
- paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people); "his attentiveness to her wishes"; "he spends without heed to the consequences"
- (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare; "give him my kind regards"; "my best wishes"
- a long fixed look; "he fixed his paternal gaze on me"
- the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard"
- a feeling of friendship and esteem; "she mistook his manly regard for love"; "he inspires respect"
- an attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect for him"
- verb
- deem to be; "She views this quite differently from me"; "I consider her to be shallow"; "I don't see the situation quite as negatively as you do"
- look at attentively
- connect closely and often incriminatingly; "This new ruling affects your business"
"Regard" in song lyrics
See how regard is used in real songs:
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"It was a beautiful queen of the highest regard"
Dice Raw — Raw Sex -
"Create wars to sedate the doubt that we regard"
Elemental Zazen — No Survivors -
"And with no regard"
Grits — Soundcheck
Words that rhyme with regard
Usage tips for "regard"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "regard" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for regard to find words that pair well.