1re·gard 
/rɪˈgɑɚd/ noun
plural re·gards /rɪˈgɑɚd/ noun 1 [noncount] : care or concern for someone or something — often + for or to ▪ He has no regard for my feelings. [=he doesn't care at all about my feelings] ▪ She seems to have little regard for her health. ▪ Would you please show some regard for others? ▪ The company acted without regard for the safety of its workers. ▪ She was hired without regard to race, age, or gender. [=race, age, and gender did not influence the decision to hire her] ▪ The President acted with due regard to [=with the proper care for] the welfare of the nation. 2 : a feeling of respect and admiration for someone or something [singular] — often + for ▪ I have a great regard for his ability. ▪ The students have a high regard for their teacher. [=the students respect and admire their teacher very much] [noncount] ▪ She has won the regard [=esteem, respect] of the other scientists in her field. ▪ I have no/little regard for his opinions. ▪ His work is held in high regard. [=his work is greatly respected] 3 regards [plural] : friendly greetings
▪ Give/Send them my (warm/kind) regards. [=greet them for me; tell them I am thinking of them] — sometimes used to end a letter ▪ I look forward to seeing you soon. Regards, John.
▪ Give/Send them my (warm/kind) regards. [=greet them for me; tell them I am thinking of them] — sometimes used to end a letter ▪ I look forward to seeing you soon. Regards, John.
in that/this regard
formal — used to refer to something just mentioned ▪ He is studying law and in that regard he is doing very well. [=he is doing well studying law] ▪ We will take care of supplying the food, so you have nothing to worry about in that regard.
in/with regard to
formal : relating to (something)
▪ This letter is in regard to your unpaid balance. [=this letter concerns your unpaid balance] ▪ I have a question with regard to [=concerning, regarding] your last statement.
▪ This letter is in regard to your unpaid balance. [=this letter concerns your unpaid balance] ▪ I have a question with regard to [=concerning, regarding] your last statement.
