(of someone's feelings, wishes, or rights) To have due regard for
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To recognize something as valuable
“We appreciate the loyalty of our members and will never take them for granted.”
To be told or informed about something
“I had come to learn of his affair with another woman through an anonymous friend of his.”
To take part or interfere in something, typically to prevent or alter a result or course of events
“I am prepared to accept that he gave these matters full and due consideration before he decided to intervene.”
To make a living for the benefit of others
“Robert worked hard to keep his family.”
To gaze at steadily in a particular way
“Hillary turned her head to regard Don with a deathly and frosty gaze.”
(euphemistic) To have physical or intimate relations with someone
“Paul kept saying that he was made to love her, and that she was made to love him. He then remarked that he couldn't get enough of her, and asked if she could get enough of him.”
(of someone's feelings, wishes, or rights) To have due regard for
“Please respect my family's wish to be left alone during this difficult time.”
To demonstrate empathy
“I fully understand what Bob must be going through following the death of his mother.”
To study or check into thoroughly
“Detectives would investigate Jessie's claim of being attacked to ascertain its veracity.”
To fix one's attention at something or someone
“I think we should now focus on other, more pressing issues.”
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