using scalar as an operator

what is a correct way to use a variable as an operator ?

i thought the following could work, but i get a syntax error on the
matching line.

my $regex = 'word';
my $modifier = 'i';
my $string = 'a string that has Words in it';

if($string =~ /$regex/$modifier){
print "match\n";
}

Thanks,

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Jeremy Kister
http://jeremy.kister.net./
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