regard as
Definition
- Verb:
- To consider or think of someone or something in a specified way: To hold a particular opinion or judgment about a person or thing, often based on perception or reputation.
Usage
- This verb phrase is used to state the opinion, judgment, or reputation that a person or group holds about a subject.
- It is typically followed by an object and then a complement (introduced by "as") that describes the ascribed quality or category.
- Common structures: or the passive form .
Examples
- Active Voice:
- She regards him as a trusted friend.
- Many experts regard this theory as fundamentally flawed.
- Passive Voice:
- He is widely regarded as the leading expert in the field.
- The city is often regarded as the cultural capital of the region.
Advanced Usage
- "To be highly regarded as": To be very well thought of or respected in a particular capacity.
- The professor is highly regarded as a mentor by her students.
- Used in formal and academic contexts to express established opinions or consensus views.
Variants and Related Words
- Consider (as): To think carefully about and deem to be. (Note: "as" is often omitted with "consider": ).
- View as: To perceive or interpret in a particular way.
- See as: To perceive or regard in a specified manner.
- Reputed to be: Generally believed or said to be, based on reputation rather than confirmed fact.
Synonyms
- Consider
- Deem
- Judge
- View
- See
- Think of
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions
- Look on as: To consider or regard. (Similar in meaning and usage).
- They look on her as a member of the family.
Related Idioms
- Hold in high regard: To have a great deal of respect for someone or something.
- She is held in high regard by her colleagues. (This is related but uses "regard" as a noun).
Verb
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look on as or consider
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she looked on this affair as a joke
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He thinks of himself as a brilliant musician
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He is reputed to be intelligent
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