Regard (verb)

1. Look at attentively.
2. Consider or think of in a specified way.
3. Respect and consider (someone or something) in a specified way.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french regarder, from re- (expressing intensive force) + garder "watch, keep", based on latin guardare.

Examples:

1. She regarded him with suspicion.
2. He regarded the new plan with skepticism.
3. The company is highly regarded in the industry.
4. The teacher regarded the students with fondness.
5. I regard my family as the most important thing in my life.