Word of the week

regard:  /rɪˈɡɑːd/ 

(verb)  To look at carefully; gaze at steadily; observe. 

(verb)  To consider (something) to be (a particular way).

(verb)  archaic  To take notice of; pay attention to; heed. 

regard:  /rɪˈɡɑːd/

 

(noun)  A long fixed look; a gaze.

(noun)  An attitude of admiration or respect; a feeling of friendship and esteem.

(noun)  Attention to, or thought and concern for something.  

[Middle English: from Old French regarder 'to watch', from re- 'back' (also expressing intensive force) + garder 'to guard']

NB rhymes with canard, charade, façade.