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regarded professor
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "regarded professor" is not correct in standard written English.
The correct form would be "respected professor" or "renowned professor." Example: "Dr. Smith is a regarded professor in the field of neuroscience."
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Exact Expressions
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Her father was a highly regarded professor of radiology, and her mother a nurse.
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As an esteemed & highly regarded professor and surgeon, Dr. Lyons served the department and the hospital for 65 years.
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A highly regarded professor at the University of Florida, he had spent more than a decade doing research in the Amazon.
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As an esteemed and highly regarded professor and surgeon, Dr. Friedman served the department and the hospital for over 35 years.
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PETERSEN--Nis-Adolph, 84, of New York, NY, well-known and highly regarded Professor at New Jersey City College, died on October 26th, 2007 after a long illness.
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In a new book, "Two Cheers for Anarchism" (Princeton), James C. Scott, a highly regarded professor of anthropology and political science at Yale (and, Graeber says, "one of the great political thinkers of our time"), commends anarchism precisely for its "tolerance for confusion and improvisation".
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They regarded professors as bosses to be pleased rather than authorities to be challenged.
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On Friday, President Roh Moo Hyun -- whose public approval ratings have sunk sharply since his inauguration last February -- made an unannounced visit to the Blue House press room, saying: "There are more suspicions than previously thought regarding Professor Song's pro-Pyongyang activities".
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If you have any questions regarding professor Hawking's thoughts on AI warfare, you should go submit a question to his AMA on Reddit, which will be live on the site all week long.
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Regarding professors, we collected data by interviewing the professors that organized the course.
In this regard, Professor Dodds said, she is more like President Bush than her husband.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Use more common and grammatically accepted alternatives such as "respected professor", "esteemed professor", or "renowned professor" to ensure clarity and credibility in your writing.
Common error
Avoid using "regarded" directly before a noun. Instead, opt for more conventional adjectives like "respected" or "esteemed" to describe someone's reputation or standing.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "regarded professor" functions as an adjective and noun combination. However, according to Ludwig AI, it is not correct in standard written English. Therefore, its grammatical function is limited due to its incorrect usage.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the intention behind the phrase "regarded professor" is clear—to describe a professor held in high esteem—Ludwig AI flags it as grammatically incorrect for standard English. It is better to use alternatives such as "respected professor", "esteemed professor", or "renowned professor" to ensure clarity and correctness in your writing. When describing someone's reputation, focus on adjectives that directly convey their positive standing.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
Respected professor
Replaces "regarded" with its direct synonym "respected", maintaining the same meaning and grammatical structure.
Esteemed professor
Substitutes "regarded" with "esteemed", indicating a higher level of respect and admiration.
Renowned professor
Replaces "regarded" with "renowned", suggesting that the professor is widely known and celebrated.
Highly valued professor
Rephrases the sentence to emphasize the professor's value, rather than their reputation.
Well-thought-of professor
Uses a more descriptive phrase to indicate that the professor is viewed positively by others.
Distinguished professor
Replaces "regarded" with "distinguished" to indicate the high merit and status of the professor.
Highly rated professor
Focuses on evaluations and reviews, suggesting that the professor receives positive feedback.
Admired professor
Emphasizes the feeling of admiration that others have for the professor.
Celebrated professor
Similar to "renowned", but with a stronger emphasis on public recognition and celebration.
Venerated professor
Suggests a deep respect and reverence for the professor, often associated with age or long-standing achievements.
FAQs
What is the correct way to say "regarded professor"?
The phrase "regarded professor" is not standard English. Better alternatives include "respected professor", "esteemed professor", or "renowned professor".
Can I use "regarded" to describe a person's reputation?
What's the difference between "regarded professor" and "respected professor"?
"Regarded professor" isn't considered standard English. "Respected professor" is the grammatically correct and widely accepted alternative to describe a professor who is held in high esteem.
How can I use "regard" correctly in a sentence about a professor?
Instead of "regarded professor", you could say "The professor is highly regarded" or "The professor is held in high regard". These phrases correctly use "regard" as part of a verb phrase.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
60%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested