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verb (often be regarded) think of sb/sth in a particular way ADV. highly, well She was highly regarded as a sculptor. | generally, universally, widely The project was widely regarded as a success. | commonly, popularly, usually | conventionally, traditionally Foxes were traditionally regarded as vermin. | legitimately, properly, reasonably Civil contempt is not properly regarded as a criminal offence. | hitherto | still | no longer VERB + REGARD seem to He seemed to regard the whole thing as a joke. | tend to They tend to regard the open expression of emotion as being soft and feminine. | come to I had come to regard him as a close friend. | continue to | be tempted to, be tempting to The successful are often tempted to regard their success as a kind of reward. | be a mistake to It would be a mistake to regard the incident as unimportant. PREP. as Many of her works are regarded as classics. | with They regarded people outside their own village with suspicion. look steadily at sb/sth ADV. steadily | intently | curiously, suspiciously, thoughtfully, warily VERB + REGARD continue to His eyes continued to regard her steadily. PREP. with She regarded the mess with distaste., noun attention to/thought for sb/sth ADJ. due, full, proper | scant | particular, specific VERB + REGARD have (often law) When exercising its discretion, the court will have regard to all the circumstances. | pay, show The manifesto pays scant regard to green issues. PREP. in/with ~ to I am writing with regard to your recent order. | without ~ for/to an attempt to plan the future of an industry without due regard to market forces | ~ for a proper regard for human dignity PHRASES in that/this regard I have nothing further to say in this regard (= in regard to what has just been said). | a lack of regard a lack of regard for public safety | little/no regard for/to sb/sth respect/admiration for sb ADJ. considerable, great, high | insufficient, low | mutual | critical VERB + REGARD have, hold sb/sth in I have the greatest regard for his abilities. He is held in the highest regard by his colleagues. | win The film has won critical regard in America. regards: used to send greetings to sb ADJ. best, kind, warm (all written) The letter ended, ‘Kindest regards, Felicity.’ VERB + REGARD convey, give (sb), send (sb) (written) David sends his warmest regards to your parents. PREP. ~ to (written) My regards to your aunt (= please give my regards to your aunt).
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
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regard
adjectives
high regard
• The players have a very high regard for their manager.
low regard
• This might explain the low regard in which the President is held.
mutual regard
(= which people feel for each other )
• There seems to have been a genuine mutual regard between the two leaders.
considerable regard
(= fairly high regard )
• Eliot had considerable regard for Collingwood.
hold somebody/something in high regard
• Doctors are held in high regard by society.
have a high regard for somebody/something
• I had the highest regard for him.
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verbs
have no regard for something
• Some motorists have no regard for other road users.
have regard to something
formal
• The court must have particular regard to the factors listed in section 13.
pay regard to something
• The architect who designed the building paid too little regard to its function.
show regard for something
• He showed great regard for the Mosaic Law and Jewish customs.
adjectives
due/proper regard
• The aim is to get the job done as cheaply as possible, with due regard to high standards.
little regard
(= not enough regard )
• He drove himself on, with little regard for his own health.
scant regard
(= very little regard )
• Should we be exporting arms to countries with scant regard for human rights?
no regard
• The decision was implemented with no regard for the families still living on the estate.
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