■ verb
1》 consider in a particular way.
2》 gaze at in a specified fashion.
3》 archaic pay attention to.
■ noun
1》 attention or concern: she rescued him without ~ for herself.
2》 high opinion; esteem.
↘( ~s ) best wishes.
3》 a steady look.
Phrases
as ~s concerning.
in this (or that ) ~ in connection with the point previously mentioned.
with (or in or having ) ~ to as concerns.
Derivatives
~able adjective
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~er 'to watch', from re- (expressing intensive force) + garder (see guard ).