What does it mean when someone writes "Regards", and then their names. I know the meaning of it, but it doesn't make sense. The meaning I know is "look upon", or something.
2007-02-11 15:52:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It's all very silly to me. "Sincerely" & "Yours truly" & so on. I don't bother anymore. I just sign my name. It's as silly as "Dear so & so." DEAR! I mean, really! So far, the sky hasn't fallen....
2007-02-11 16:19:01 · answer #1 · answered by Valac Gypsy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many words have several meanings & sometimes it can get confusing. When regard is used as a verb, it can mean gaze, opinion (like respect), attention, etc. It all depends on the context.
When regard is used as a plural noun, it is usually used as a friendly greeting -like sincerely. For instance, when closing a letter, you may write Sincerely Yours, & sign your name. The problem is that over time people have become lazy & have dropped part of the closing. They will just write Sincerely instead. The same is true with regards. Technically it means respect & affection-like "My Regards", but it can just be written as Regards.
2007-02-12 00:27:32 · answer #2 · answered by What?! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the first-person version of "Give my regards to..." In the case of a letter closing, they are giving their own "regards", to the letter recipient.
No, in strictest modern sense, it doesn't make sense, It's a remnant of an earlier time. In my opinion, it has a cold, aloof feel to it. Whether intentionally or not, the letter writer is being condescending. (As if his "regards" mean something to somebody!)
2007-02-12 00:11:11 · answer #3 · answered by The Avatar 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What is meant is not the verb "to regard", but the noun "regard", meaning "esteem, respect", and the plural stands for the phrase "with kind regards"
2007-02-12 00:12:17 · answer #4 · answered by Sterz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Regards" is the shortened version of "To Your Best Regards." Often it's used as "Best Regards." All of them are used to say something along the lines of "We (I) wish you well."
2007-02-12 00:14:03 · answer #5 · answered by Jeanne B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hope your not losing sleep over this dearie !
2007-02-15 22:16:30 · answer #6 · answered by pugsaleena 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋