Regards: meaning, definitions and examples

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regards

[ rɪˈɡɑːrdz ]

^{Context #1}

formal

Good wishes or greetings

Synonyms

best wishes, greetings, kind regards

Examples of usage

Please give my regards to your family.
With best regards, John

^{Context #2}

formal

Polite expressions of consideration or respect

Synonyms

consideration, esteem, respect

Examples of usage

He showed no regard for the feelings of others.
She holds him in high regard.

^{Context #3}

formal

Consider or think of in a specified way

Synonyms

consider, see, view

Examples of usage

She regards him as a mentor.
He regards the situation with caution.

Translations

Translations of the word "regards" in other languages:

🇵🇹 saudações

🇮🇳 शुभकामनाएं

🇩🇪 Grüße

🇮🇩 salam

🇺🇦 вітання

🇵🇱 pozdrowienia

🇯🇵 挨拶 (あいさつ)

🇫🇷 salutations

🇪🇸 saludos

🇹🇷 selamlar

🇰🇷 인사

🇸🇦 تحيات

🇨🇿 pozdravy

🇸🇰 pozdravy

🇨🇳 问候 (wènhòu)

🇸🇮 pozdravi

🇮🇸 kveðjur

🇰🇿 сәлемдесу

🇬🇪 მოგესალმებით

🇦🇿 salamlar

🇲🇽 saludos

Word origin

The word 'regards' originated from the Old French word 'regarder' meaning 'to look at'. Over time, it evolved to also signify good wishes or greetings. The usage of 'regards' in English dates back to the 14th century, where it was commonly used to convey respect or consideration towards others.