regards
rɪˈɡɑːrdz
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Definition of regards - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
greetingsUSbest wishes or kind thoughtsUS
  • She sent her regards to the family.
greetings salutations
2.
communicationpolite closing in letters or emails
  • Best regards, John.
best wishes kind regards sincerely
3.
socialattention or consideration for someone or something
  • He has high regards for her opinion.
attention consideration
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ask someone to pass on greetings or good wishes
Please give my regards to your family.
polite way to end a letter
I hope to hear from you soon. Kindest regards, John.
polite way to end a letter
I look forward to your reply. Best regards, John.
polite phrase used to end a message, expressing warm wishes
Thanks for your help. Kind regards, Maria.
express good wishes to someone through another person
Please send my regards to your family.
friendly closing in letters or emails
She ended the email with warm regards.

Origin of regards

Old French, regarder (to look at)

Terms with regards included in their meaning

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opinion
in one's own opinion or as regards oneself
communication
polite expressions of good wishes or regards
superiority
someone who regards themselves as superior
funeral
regards expressed for a deceased person
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abr: regards
friendly way to end a message or letter

Examples of regards in a sentence

  • Please send my regards to your parents.
  • Warm regards, Emily.
  • Kind regards, Sarah.
  • She showed little regards for the rules.
  • His regards for the environment were evident.

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  1. French:amitiés, respect, ...
  2. German:Grüße, Achtung, ...
  3. Italian:saluti, cordiali saluti, ...
  4. Spanish:recuerdos, consideración, ...
  5. Portuguese:saudações, estima, ...
  6. Chinese:问候, 尊重, ...
  7. Japanese:よろしく, 敬具, ...
  8. Arabic:تَحِيّات, مَع أَطْيَب التَمَنِّيات, ...
  9. Hebrew:דְּרִישַׁת שָׁלוֹם, בְּרָכוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:пожелания, с наилучшими пожеланиями, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вітання, побажання, ...
  12. Hindi:शुभकामनाएँ, सादर, ...
regard
rɪˈɡɑːrd

Definition of regard - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
connectionsintr.relate to or concern somethingintr.
  • This issue regards the new policy.
concern pertain relate
2.
observetr.look at something attentivelytr.
  • She regarded the painting with interest.
observe watch
3.
respecttr.hold someone in respect or admirationtr.
  • They regard their teacher highly.
admire esteem
4.
perceptiontr.Rareconsider something in a specific waytr.Rare
  • He regards her as a close friend.
consider deem view

Noun

1.
careful attentionattention or consideration given to something
  • The proposal was given serious regard.
attention consideration notice
2.
emotionfeeling of respect or admiration
  • He has great regard for his teacher.
admiration esteem
3.
communicationDatedgood wishes or greetings in lettersDated
  • Please send my regards to your family.
greetings regards salutations
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consider or view in a specified way
She regards him as a close friend..
minimal attention or respect given to something
The proposal was met with scant regard by the committee.
respect or admire someone or something greatly
She holds her mentor in high regard.
motivated by respect or consideration for someone
She stayed silent out of regard for his feelings.
show respect or consideration for something important
With due regard to your opinion, we will proceed carefully.
consider something when making a decision
The judge must have regard to the evidence presented.

Origin of regard

Old French, regarder (to watch)

Examples of regard in a sentence

  • Her research regards climate change effects.
  • He regarded the sunset with awe.
  • They regarded the old building with curiosity.
  • She is regarded as a pioneer in her field.
  • Many regard him as a hero for his actions.
  • They regard the policy as beneficial.

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  1. French:concerner, considération, ...
  2. German:betreffen, Beachtung, ...
  3. Italian:riguardare, considerazione, ...
  4. Spanish:concernir, consideración, ...
  5. Portuguese:dizer respeito, consideração, ...
  6. Chinese:涉及, 关注, ...
  7. Japanese:関係する, 考慮, ...
  8. Arabic:خَصّ, اِعْتِبَار, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִתְיַחֵס לְ, הִתְחַשְּׁבוּת, ...
  10. Russian:касаться, внимание, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стосуватися, увага, ...
  12. Hindi:संबंधित होना, विचार, ...
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