gaze vs regard

gaze and regard both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
gaze	Yes	No	Yes	No
regard	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, gaze and regard are synonyms defined as:

gaze (noun)	regard (noun)
a long fixed look	a long fixed look
	(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
	paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
	an attitude of admiration or esteem
	(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
	a feeling of friendship and esteem
	the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

gaze (verb)	regard (verb)
look at with fixed eyes	deem to be
	look at attentively
	connect closely and often incriminatingly