in regard to
On the topic
In regard to means concerning or with respect to a particular matter: In regard to your application, we need more information.
The phrase functions as a preposition introducing a topic.
Often interchangeable with regarding, about, or concerning, though slightly more formal.
The variant in regards to, with an s, is common in speech but considered nonstandard by some.
Causing worry or unease
- pertaining toRelating to a subject
- with respect toAbout a topic
- in relation toConcerning a specified subject
- as forPhrase introducing topics
in connection with · dealing with · vis-à-vis · on the subject of · apropos · relative to · in terms of · as to
Attentive care for others
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- attentionFocused mental awareness
- heedGive careful attention
- respectRegard with honor
care · acknowledgment · recognition · appreciation · deference · esteem · courtesy · sensitivity
Written symbol or message
- memoBrief internal message
- noticeBecome aware of
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
- messageTransmitted communication
dispatch · announcement · notification · directive · circular · memorandum · briefing · email
concerning
Causing worry or unease
- pertaining toRelating to a subject
- with respect toAbout a topic
- in relation toConcerning a specified subject
as for · in connection with · dealing with · vis-à-vis · on the subject of · apropos · relative to · in terms of · as to · anent
thoughtfulness
Attentive care for others
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- attentionFocused mental awareness
- heedGive careful attention
respect · care · acknowledgment · recognition · appreciation · deference · esteem · courtesy · sensitivity · awareness
letter
Written symbol or message
- memoBrief internal message
- noticeBecome aware of
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
message · dispatch · announcement · notification · directive · circular · memorandum · briefing · email · reply
in regard toregardless of
Without being affected by
irrespective of · notwithstanding · apart from · aside from · in spite of
regard, disregard, regarding, regards, regardless, disregarded, disregarding, disregards, unregarded