verb / noun

regard

rih-GARD/rɪˈɡɑːrd/

To give someone or something attentive consideration.

One woman regards the driftwood as firewood; the other sees a decorative object.

Show two different ways of regarding the same kind of object: one woman considers a naturally sculptural piece of driftwood ordinary firewood, while another considers it a valuable decorative object.

Etymology

Looking or heeding, with a prefix that may be intensive, supplies the image behind considering something: directing attention toward it becomes viewing or judging it in a particular way.

In context

Enhanced Public Domain11:08

he is thus led to regard the real table as an idea in the mind of God

1910s Philosophy: Bertrand Russell - The Problems of Philosophy (Audiobook)

More examples

I have great regard for her honesty.
The policy shows little regard for employees' needs.
He regards the unfamiliar painting with quiet curiosity.

Forms

regard · regards · regarded · regarding

disregard verb — To pay no attention to something.

Similar words

consider: Emphasizes thinking about something rather than looking at it.
esteem: Specifically expresses respect or admiration, not neutral attention.
heed: Emphasizes attention that influences behavior, especially toward advice or warnings.