To regard
Example: She regards the issue as a priority
Definition
"To regard" means to consider or think about someone or something in a particular way, often with a specific attitude or opinion. For example, when someone regards an issue as important, they view it with attention and value its significance.
Etymology
The verb "to regard" comes from the Old French word 'regarder,' meaning 'to look at' or 'to observe.' It originated in the late Middle Ages and is derived from the combination of 're-' (meaning 'again') and 'garder' (meaning 'to guard' or 'to watch'). Did you know that "to regard" originally implied a careful or attentive looking, which evolved into the broader sense of considering or thinking about something?
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"To regard" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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