Kilo Lingo

/rɪˈɡɑːd/

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Translation

To think about someone or something in a particular way.

Word origin

From Old French regarder, to look at, from re- and garder meaning to watch or guard.

Origin
Old French
Root
regarder
English cognates
guard, reward

Grammar

Verb typeregular (regard, regards, regarded)

Examples

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To "regard someone as" something is to think of them in that way.

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Here "regards" shows what he thinks about the plan.

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As a noun, "regards" is a friendly greeting.

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This word is part of lesson 37.