Synonyms of regard

regard 1 of 2

verb

1

as in to notice

to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes

she regarded him with astonishment when he announced he had gotten engaged

Synonyms & Similar Words

• notice
• see
• spot
• eye
• perceive
• remark
• view
• sight
• note
• observe
• discern
• distinguish
• witness
• look (at)
• watch
• consider
• behold
• catch
• descry
• spy
• identify
• espy
• set eyes on
• get a load of
• lay eyes on
• pick out
• heed
• attend (to)
• examine
• make out
• mark
• study
• scrutinize
• mind
• survey
• inspect
• glimpse
• scan
• glance (at)
• pick up
• peer (at)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignore
• disregard
• neglect
• pass over
• miss
• overlook
• overpass

2

as in to note

to take notice of and be guided by

as a traveler, you should regard the laws and customs of whatever country you are visiting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• note
• follow
• respect
• consider
• obey
• listen (to)
• observe
• heed
• watch
• mind
• contemplate
• conform (to)
• weigh
• hear
• keep
• ponder
• comply (with)
• notice
• see
• attend (to)
• mull
• mark
• hark (to)
• hearken (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignore
• disregard
• dismiss
• tune out
• neglect
• scorn
• pass over
• brush (aside or off)
• discount
• gloss (over)
• shrug off
• defy
• flout
• slight
• pooh-pooh
• gloze (over)
• snub

3

as in to consider

to think of in a particular way

I wouldn't regard that offhand comment as a serious threat to your personal safety

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consider
• view
• call
• count
• believe
• think
• account
• feel
• look (on or upon)
• set down
• rate
• hold
• reckon
• deem
• imagine
• esteem
• take for
• sense
• conceive
• fancy

4

as in to respect

to think very highly or favorably of

an astronomer who is highly regarded by his peers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• respect
• admire
• appreciate
• consider
• like
• praise
• commend
• love
• esteem
• enjoy
• venerate
• reverence
• revere
• approve
• value
• applaud
• compliment
• credit
• favor
• relish
• acclaim
• adore
• set store by
• drink (in)
• delight (in)
• savor
• revel (in)
• idolize
• worship
• fancy
• dote (on)
• accredit
• cherish
• treasure
• hallow
• groove (on)
• prize
• dig
• adulate
• canonize
• deify

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hate
• despise
• detest
• loathe
• abhor
• disregard
• dismiss
• dislike
• condemn
• disapprove
• disdain
• abominate
• deplore
• execrate
• scorn
• decry
• discount
• vilify
• discountenance
• frown (on or upon)
• disfavor
• kiss off

5

as in to anticipate

to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies)

the judges regard the amount of effort and energy you put into the project in evaluating it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consider
• anticipate
• allow (for)
• provide (for)
• expect
• take into account
• adjust
• contemplate
• factor (in or into)
• condition
• reckon with
• face
• adapt
• take account of
• foresee
• accommodate
• plan
• presume
• figure on
• envisage
• presuppose
• assume
• calculate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disregard
• discount
• factor (out)

regard

2 of 2

noun

ri-ˈgärd 

1

as in respect

a feeling of great approval and liking

I have a deep regard for humanitarian aid workers who risk everything to help the poor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• respect
• admiration
• appreciation
• esteem
• praise
• estimation
• adoration
• reverence
• favor
• interest
• affection
• enthusiasm
• love
• use
• account
• deference
• honor
• preference
• like
• fondness
• enjoyment
• partiality
• approbation
• relish
• taste
• worship
• homage
• veneration
• wonder
• delight
• infatuation
• fancy
• idolatry
• adulation
• appetite
• awe
• hero worship
• amazement
• acclamation
• wonderment
• prejudice
• shine
• devotion
• props
• bias
• lionization
• attachment
• passion

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• condemnation
• disdain
• contempt
• disapproval
• disregard
• scorn
• disappointment
• indignation
• disfavor
• discontent
• displeasure
• dislike
• disgust
• hatred
• unhappiness
• disillusionment
• aversion
• disenchantment
• distaste
• hate
• disinclination
• opprobrium
• revulsion
• repugnance
• disfavor
• nausea
• repulsion
• loathing
• dissatisfaction
• antipathy
• disgruntlement
• abomination
• disliking
• detestation
• deprecation

2

as in glimpse

an instance of looking especially briefly

flashed the young man an imperial regard that clearly indicated such behavior was out of line

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glimpse
• glance
• look
• peek
• view
• peep
• sight
• gander
• eye
• stare
• glare
• gaze
• cast
• gape
• leer
• side-glance
• ogle
• squint
• squinny
• coup d'oeil

3

as in reference

relation to or concern with something specified

with regard to your request for time off, go ahead and take the whole week for vacation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reference
• respect

4

as in greetings

regards plural best wishes

give your parents my regards

Synonyms & Similar Words

• greetings
• respects
• praise
• compliment
• congratulations
• commendations
• approval
• blessing
• endorsement
• felicitations
• acknowledgment
• commendation
• benediction
• flattery
• citation
• adulation
• well-wishing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insult
• gibe
• taunt
• dig
• put-down

5

as in gaze

a fixed intent look

fixed the same magisterial regard on all the miscreants who appeared before her in court

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gaze
• stare
• eye
• scrutiny
• aspect
• attention
• glare
• gape
• observation
• fixation
• contemplation
• observance
• examination
• study
• survey
• inspection
• watch
• surveillance
• glower
• perusal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sight
• glimpse
• glance
• peep
• flash
• peek
• blink
• stime
• scan
• ogle
• browse
• oeillade

6

as in look

archaic the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality

Lord Warwick's noble regard and gallant demeanor set the innocent maid's heart aflutter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• look
• presence
• manner
• attitude
• appearance
• aspect
• demeanor
• outside
• dress
• garb
• mien
• behavior
• person
• figure
• posture
• stance
• shape
• bearing
• pose
• cut of one's jib
• deportment
• air
• poise
• features
• comportment
• face
• mold
• carriage
• turn
• habit
• coloring
• color
• cast
• countenance
• physiognomy
• complexion
• habitus
• visage
• superficies

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb regard contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of regard are admire, esteem, and respect. While all these words mean "to recognize the worth of a person or thing," regard is a general term that is usually qualified.

he is highly regarded in the profession

In what contexts can admire take the place of regard?

The meanings of admire and regard largely overlap; however, admire suggests usually enthusiastic appreciation and often deep affection.

a friend that I truly admire

When might esteem be a better fit than regard?

The words esteem and regard are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, esteem implies greater warmth of feeling accompanying a high valuation.

no citizen of the town was more highly esteemed

When can respect be used instead of regard?

While the synonyms respect and regard are close in meaning, respect implies a considered evaluation or estimation.

after many years they came to respect her views

How does the verb regard contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of regard are admire, esteem, and respect. While all these words mean "to recognize the worth of a person or thing," regard is a general term that is usually qualified.

he is highly regarded in the profession

In what contexts can admire take the place of regard?

The meanings of admire and regard largely overlap; however, admire suggests usually enthusiastic appreciation and often deep affection.

a friend that I truly admire

When might esteem be a better fit than regard?

The words esteem and regard are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, esteem implies greater warmth of feeling accompanying a high valuation.

no citizen of the town was more highly esteemed

When can respect be used instead of regard?

While the synonyms respect and regard are close in meaning, respect implies a considered evaluation or estimation.

after many years they came to respect her views

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of regard

Verb

Michael’s commercial reception may seem to show the futility of trying to litigate truth regarding someone as once-beloved as its subject. —Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026

One, Jonathan Yu, was sanctioned on April 15 by Nunley, prompting Grant to file a motion on his behalf saying that the problem was systemic, and caused by the more than 3,000 legal cases, known as habeas corpus petitions, that have been filed regarding people detained by ICE in the Central Valley. —Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026

Noun

The State's Attorney's Office argued the McDonald case was a completely different situation than what the coalition wants investigated in regards to Operation Midway Blitz. —Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026

Additionally, not only the direct use of social media material is problematic with regard to verification, but also using social media as a tool for story detection in the sense of ambient journalism involves risks for journalists. —Florian Wintterlin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026

Phrases Containing regard

• in regard to
• with regard to