[rɪˈɡɑːd], (Verb)

Definitions:
- consider or think of in a specified way
(e.g: she regarded London as her base)

- (of a thing) relate to; concern
(e.g: if these things regarded only myself, I could stand it with composure)


Phrases:
- as regards
- have regard to
- in this regard
- with regard to

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French regarder ‘to watch’, from re- ‘back’ (also expressing intensive force) + garder ‘to guard’

[rɪˈɡɑːd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- attention to or concern for something
(e.g: the court must have regard to the principle of welfare)

- best wishes (used to express friendliness in greetings)
(e.g: give her my regards)


Phrases:
- as regards
- have regard to
- in this regard
- with regard to

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French regarder ‘to watch’, from re- ‘back’ (also expressing intensive force) + garder ‘to guard’