(of someone's feelings, wishes, or rights) To have due regard for
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Opposite of to ignore or dismiss something as if it were unimportant
To recognize something as valuable
“We appreciate the loyalty of our members and will never take them for granted.”
To notice the loss or absence of
“He's a wealthy man who will barely miss the pocket change.”
To understand or acknowledge the existence of
“Citizens accused the government of failing to recognize the difficulties they encountered.”
To be anxious or concerned
To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written
“I like to read the newspaper over a cup of coffee every morning.”
To examine through the sense of touch
“The shop assistant encouraged her to feel the superior fabric of the handbag in hopes that she would purchase it.”
To greet or physically respond to by recognizing the presence of
“As their eyes met, Helen would acknowledge Don from across the room with a nod of her head and a quick smile.”
(think of/about) To have a concern about
“She would constantly think about her son who was recovering from his illness.”
To gaze at steadily in a particular way
“Hillary turned her head to regard Don with a deathly and frosty gaze.”
To hold or display a specified thought or emotion
“Always encourage the young boy, so that he will have confidence in his ability.”
(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 evaluate (something), assessing its merits and faults
“His friends would meet on a regular basis to exchange and criticize each other's literary work.”
To make an attempt at handling a problem or policy
“We must approach this persistent problem with a different strategy if we are to solve it.”
To carry out a set of instructions
“Follow the detailed directions on the back of the box to toast your pop-tarts.”
To respond to a telecommunications call
“My phone is ringing, and I need to answer it.”
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