with regard to your email
/wɪð rɪˈɡɑːrd tuː jɔːr ˈiːmeɪl/
Meaning
This phrase is used to introduce or refer to a specific point mentioned in a previous email. It helps the reader understand exactly what topic, question, or request you are addressing. While slightly formal, it is commonly used in everyday administrative, school, or work-related emails.
Examples
-
With regard to your email yesterday, I have attached the updated schedule.
With regard to your email yesterday, I have attached the updated schedule.
-
I am writing with regard to your email about the community garden project.
I am writing with regard to your email about the community garden project.
-
With regard to your email, yes, the meeting is still on for Thursday.
With regard to your email, yes, the meeting is still on for Thursday.
-
I wanted to follow up with regard to your email concerning the membership fees.
I wanted to follow up with regard to your email concerning the membership fees.
-
With regard to your email, we can definitely accommodate your request for a late checkout.
With regard to your email, we can definitely accommodate your request for a late checkout.
Common Mistakes
-
✗ With regards to your email, the plan is confirmed.
✓ With regard to your email, the plan is confirmed.
While 'with regards to' is increasingly common in speech, the grammatically standard singular form is 'with regard to' when introducing a topic. 'Regards' is usually reserved for the sign-off at the end of a message.
-
✗ I am writing with regard of your email.
✓ I am writing with regard to your email.
The correct preposition to pair with 'regard' in this idiom is always 'to', not 'of'.
Related Expressions
Practice
-
___, I think we should schedule a quick phone call to discuss the details.
💡 Use the phrase to refer to the message they sent you earlier.
Show answer
With regard to your email
-
I am writing ___ about the apartment rental.
💡 Connect your writing to their previous digital message.
Show answer
with regard to your email