preposition

regarding

regarding, concerning, about

I have a question regarding the new policy.

I have a question regarding the new policy.

He said nothing regarding your request.

He said nothing regarding your request.

((sth.)) concerning (sth.) I have a question regarding the new policy.

Synonyms: concerning, about, respecting, in relation to

From the present participle of 'regard' (to look at, consider). It literally means 'looking at' a topic, which evolved into 'concerning' it.

Think of it as a more formal version of 'about'. It's often used in business correspondence and formal writing.

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