regard

(noun) (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point. Synonyms: respect. Example: "It differs in that respect."

(noun) paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people). Synonyms: attentiveness, heed, paying attention. Examples: "His attentiveness to her wishes." "He spends without heed to the consequences."

(noun) (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare. Synonyms: wish, compliments. Examples: "Give him my kind regards." "My best wishes."

(noun) a long fixed look. Synonyms: gaze. Example: "He fixed his paternal gaze on me."

(noun) the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded). Synonyms: esteem, respect. Examples: "It is held in esteem." "A man who has earned high regard."

(noun) a feeling of friendship and esteem. Synonyms: respect. Examples: "She mistook his manly regard for love." "He inspires respect."

(noun) an attitude of admiration or esteem. Synonyms: respect, esteem. Example: "She lost all respect for him."

(verb) deem to be. Synonyms: see, consider, reckon, view. Examples: "She views this quite differently from me." "I consider her to be shallow." "I don't see the situation quite as negatively as you do."

(verb) look at attentively. Synonyms: consider.

(verb) connect closely and often incriminatingly. Synonyms: involve, affect. Example: "This new ruling affects your business."