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Added 29 September 2026

regard

/ɹɪˈɡɑːd/ noun

In Latin: respectus Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about regard at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A steady look, a gaze. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
One's concern for another; esteem; relation, reference.
A particular aspect or detail; respect, sense.

verb

To look at; to observe.
She regarded us warily.
To consider, look upon (something) in a given way etc.
I always regarded tabloid journalism as a social evil.
To take notice of, pay attention to.

noun

Filter-avoidance spelling of retard.

Origin

From Middle English regard, regarde, reguard, from Anglo-Norman reguard, from regarder, reguarder. Attested in Middle English starting around the mid 14th century. Piecewise doublet of reward; compare also guard, ward, guardian, and so on.

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