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regard vs reify

reify vs regard

regard is a noun but reify is not a noun.

regard and reify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
regard Yes No Yes No
reify No No Yes No
As verbs, reify is a hyponym of regard; that is, reify is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than regard:
  • regard: deem to be
  • reify: consider an abstract concept to be real
regard (noun) reify (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) reify (verb)
deem to be consider an abstract concept to be real
look at attentively
connect closely and often incriminatingly
Difference between regard and reify

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