REGARD AS is a phrase that is used to express an opinion or judgment about something. It is often used to express respect or admiration for someone or something. The two crossword solutions for this phrase are CONSIDER and DEEM. CONSIDER means to think carefully about something, while DEEM means to judge or CONSIDER something to be true or important. Both words imply that the speaker has thought carefully about the subject and has come to a conclusion. Together, these two words can be used to express an opinion or judgment about something.