as regards
On the matter
As regards introduces the topic under discussion, equivalent to "concerning" or "with respect to": As regards your application, we'll be in touch next week.
The phrase is slightly formal and often appears in business or official contexts.
Regarding and as for serve the same function with less stiffness.
- concerningCausing worry or unease
- with respect toAbout a topic
- as toRegarding a topic
- in respect ofAbout a matter
- vis-à-visIn relation to
about · respecting · apropos of · anent · relative to · in relation to · as for · pertaining to · on the subject of · dealing with · in terms of · when it comes to · touching · in reference to · speaking of · re · against · along
as regardsregardless of
Without being affected by
irrespective of · notwithstanding · apart from · setting aside · disregarding
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