rise far in sb's regard是什么意思?

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rise far in sb's regard是什么意思?
如题,这个短语是什么意思啊?
句子是 Making the best of his lot,he worked diligently and rose far in his owner's regard.

充分利用他的运气,他勤勉地工作并且提高他自己的能力