regarding
preposition
re·gard·ing ri-ˈgär-diŋ 
: with respect to : concerning
Synonyms
- about
- apropos
- apropos of
- as far as
- as for
- as regards
- as respects
- as to
- concerning
- of
- on
- respecting
- touching
- toward
- towards
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Example Sentences
The teacher talked to the students regarding their homework. I have a question regarding your earlier comments.
Recent Examples on the Web The feedback was good regarding Sanders coming out of summer workouts. 
Matt Zenitz | Mzenitz@al.com, al, 8 Aug. 2019
Matt Zenitz | Mzenitz@al.com, al, 8 Aug. 2019 Word History
First Known Use
1779, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
regarding
preposition
re·gard·ing
ri-ˈgär-diŋ
: relating to : about
She talked with them regarding their behavior.
regarding 1 of 3
adjective
as in mindful
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- mindful
- wary
- heeding
- vigilant
- thinking
- watchful
- circumspect
- cautious
- regardful
- guarded
- responsible
- chary
- observant
- heedful
- alert
- gingerly
- painstaking
- meticulous
- concerned
- foresighted
- forethoughtful
- punctilious
- interested
- careful
- provident
- thoughtful
- attentive
- nonnegligent
- conscientious
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- careless
- negligent
- lax
- remiss
- neglecting
- neglectful
- slack
- lazy
- reckless
- heedless
- wild
- irresponsible
- derelict
- disregardful
- incautious
- unguarded
- unwary
regarding
2 of 3preposition
as in concerning
having to do with wanted to talk to the company's vice president regarding a new product line Synonyms & Similar Words
- concerning
- about
- on
- of
- toward
- respecting
- towards
- with regard to
- touching
- with respect to
- as for
- apropos
- as regards
- apropos of
- as to
- in regard to
- as far as
- as respects
- in view of
- in respect to
- over
regarding
3 of 3verb
1
as in noticing
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes she regarded him with astonishment when he announced he had gotten engaged Synonyms & Similar Words
- noticing
- seeing
- spotting
- noting
- eyeing
- remarking
- viewing
- eying
- observing
- discerning
- perceiving
- witnessing
- distinguishing
- sighting
- considering
- watching
- spying
- identifying
- catching
- espying
- beholding
- examining
- descrying
- studying
- looking (at)
- picking out
- getting a load of
- marking
- setting eyes on
- heeding
- surveying
- scrutinizing
- laying eyes on
- inspecting
- scanning
- making out
- glimpsing
- minding
- attending (to)
- picking up
- peering (at)
- glancing (at)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ignoring
- disregarding
- neglecting
- missing
- overlooking
- passing over
- overpassing
2
as in noting
to take notice of and be guided by as a traveler, you should regard the laws and customs of whatever country you are visiting Synonyms & Similar Words
- noting
- following
- respecting
- considering
- observing
- obeying
- heeding
- contemplating
- watching
- pondering
- mulling
- listening (to)
- hearing
- keeping
- minding
- weighing
- noticing
- seeing
- marking
- conforming (to)
- complying (with)
- harkening (to)
- hearkening (to)
- harking (to)
- attending (to)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ignoring
- disregarding
- dismissing
- neglecting
- discounting
- tuning out
- brushing (aside or off)
- scorning
- glossing (over)
- passing over
- flouting
- poohing
- defying
- glozing (over)
- shrugging off
- pooh-poohing
- snubbing
- slighting
3
as in considering
to think of in a particular way I wouldn't regard that offhand comment as a serious threat to your personal safety Synonyms & Similar Words
- considering
- calling
- viewing
- accounting
- counting
- believing
- thinking
- taking for
- rating
- setting down
- feeling
- deeming
- holding
- esteeming
- imagining
- reckoning
- sensing
- looking (on or upon)
- conceiving
- fancying
4
as in respecting
to think very highly or favorably of an astronomer who is highly regarded by his peers Synonyms & Similar Words
- respecting
- admiring
- considering
- appreciating
- praising
- liking
- commending
- approving
- loving
- enjoying
- valuing
- crediting
- complimenting
- loving
- esteeming
- setting store on
- acclaiming
- applauding
- favoring
- reverencing
- venerating
- revering
- relishing
- adoring
- savoring
- setting store by
- fancying
- accrediting
- idolizing
- savouring
- worshiping
- worshipping
- digging
- canonizing
- revelling (in)
- prizing
- treasuring
- cherishing
- drinking (in)
- adulating
- hallowing
- reveling (in)
- delighting (in)
- grooving (on)
- deifying
- doting (on)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- hating
- disregarding
- despising
- detesting
- abhorring
- dismissing
- condemning
- loathing
- decrying
- discounting
- deploring
- disliking
- disapproving
- abominating
- disdaining
- execrating
- vilifying
- scorning
- frowning (on or upon)
- disfavoring
- discountenancing
- kissing off
5
as in anticipating
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies) the judges regard the amount of effort and energy you put into the project in evaluating it Synonyms & Similar Words
- considering
- anticipating
- adjusting
- contemplating
- reckoning with
- taking into account
- expecting
- adapting
- taking account of
- facing
- planning
- factoring (in or into)
- foreseeing
- figuring on
- allowing (for)
- envisaging
- conditioning
- presupposing
- presuming
- providing (for)
- accommodating
- assuming
- calculating
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- disregarding
- discounting
- factoring (out)