noun

regards

Translation

regards, greetings, best wishes

Examples

Please give my regards to your family.

He sends his regards.

With kind regards, John Smith.

Grammar Patterns

give one's ((regards)) to (sb.) to ask someone to pass on friendly greetings to another person Please give my regards to your family.

send one's ((regards)) to (sb.) to pass on friendly greetings to another person He sends his regards.

Similar Words

Synonyms: greetings, best wishes, compliments

Etymology

Plural of 'regard' (consideration, respect). The meaning of 'greetings' comes from the idea of sending one's good considerations or respects to someone.

Memory Tips

Commonly used to close letters or emails ('Kind regards,' 'Best regards,'). Think of sending your 'respects' or 'good thoughts'.