regard vs refer

refer vs regard

regard is a noun but refer is not a noun.

regard and refer both are verbs.

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

As verbs, refer is a hypernym of regard; that is, refer is a word with a broader meaning than regard:

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

Other hypernyms of regard include bear on, come to, concern, have to do with, pertain, relate, touch, touch on.

regard (noun)	refer (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)

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

Difference between regard and refer

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