regard vs relate

regard is a noun but relate is not a noun.

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

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

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

regard (noun)	relate (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)	relate (verb)
deem to be	make a logical or causal connection
look at attentively	give an account of; narrate
connect closely and often incriminatingly	have or establish a relationship to
	be relevant to
	be in a relationship with