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Consider vs Regard

by Vimpat » Sat Aug 04, 2012 12:57 pm
Hi, i have this doubt and looking for some clarification.
which of the following statements are right and why?

I consider Phelps the best swimmer in the world.
vs
I regard Phelps as the best swimmer in the world.

Appreciate your help here.
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by vk_vinayak » Sun Aug 05, 2012 4:43 am
Vimpat wrote:Hi, i have this doubt and looking for some clarification.
which of the following statements are right and why?

I consider Phelps the best swimmer in the world.
vs
I regard Phelps as the best swimmer in the world.

Appreciate your help here.
Both are correct and both mean the same thing.

Correct Idioms: Consider X Y ('consider x as y' is incorrect)
Regard X as Y.
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by Vimpat » Sun Aug 05, 2012 1:50 pm
Thanks, VK!
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by confuse mind » Tue Aug 07, 2012 8:54 am
As per OG, consider == regard as
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