fond

Plural: fonds

Adjective Satellite

• having or displaying warmth or affection
  • "a fond embrace"
  • "fond of his nephew"
• extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent
  • "hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother"
• (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for
  • "fond of chocolate"
• absurd or silly because unlikely
  • "fond hopes of becoming President"
  • "fond fancies"

Adj

• Having a liking or affection (for).
• Affectionate.
• Indulgent, doting.
• Outlandish; foolish; silly.
• Foolish; simple; weak.
• Doted on; regarded with affection.

Verb

Verb Forms: fonded, fonding, fonds

• To show affection or tenderness, typically by caressing.
• To have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.
• To caress; to fondle.

Noun

• The background design in lace-making.
• Brown residue in pans from cooking meats and vegetables.
• A group of records having shared provenance.
• Foundation; bottom; groundwork.
• Fund, stock, or store.

Adjective

• Having a strong liking or affection for someone or something.

Examples

• a fond farewell
• a fond mother or wife
• He used the fond to make a classic French pan sauce.
• I am fond of this song!
• I am FOND of triple word scores, especially when I can play a ’Z’ or ’Q’.
• I have fond grandparents who spoil me.
• Some players FOND over their perfectly crafted Scrabble racks, delaying their turn unnecessarily.
• Your fond dreams of flying to Jupiter have been quashed by the facts of reality.

Synonyms

adoring, affectionate, doting, lovesome, partial, tender, warm, fondle, grope, pet, touch up

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