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Definitions
Verb
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simple past tense and past participle of regard

"The old statue was regarded by everyone in the town as a symbol of their shared history."

In plain English: To regard someone means to think of them in a specific way, such as seeing them as important or trustworthy.

"The new policy is regarded by many employees with skepticism."

Example Sentences
"The new policy is regarded by many employees with skepticism." verb
"She was regarded by her colleagues as the most skilled designer in the firm." verb
"The new policy is not widely regarded as effective by local residents." verb
"Many people still regard him as a hero despite his recent mistakes." verb
See Also
prestige unregarded well thought of regard
Related Terms

Origin

The word regarded originated on the imageboard site 4chan before spreading to Reddit around 2022 as a substitute for censored terms like "retard." It entered English usage through these online communities where it gained popularity in response to increasing restrictions on those specific words.

Rhyming Words
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