refer vs regard

regard vs refer

refer is not a noun while regard is a noun.

refer and regard both are verbs.

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

As verbs, regard is a hyponym of refer; that is, regard is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than refer:

refer: be relevant to
regard: connect closely and often incriminatingly

Other hyponyms of refer include center, center on, centre, concentrate on, focus on, revolve about, revolve around, apply, go for, hold, affect, involve, interest, matter to.

refer (noun)	regard (noun)
	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)

refer (verb)	regard (verb)
think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another	deem to be
have as a meaning	look at attentively
make reference to	connect closely and often incriminatingly
use a name to designate
seek information from
send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision
be relevant to

Difference between refer and regard

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