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regard vs take for

take for vs regard

regard is a noun but take for is not a noun.

regard and take for both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
regard Yes No Yes No
take for No No Yes No
As verbs, take for is a hyponym of regard; that is, take for is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than regard:
  • regard: deem to be
  • take for: keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
regard (noun) take for (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) take for (verb)
deem to be keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
look at attentively
connect closely and often incriminatingly
Difference between regard and take for

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