fond
adj.adj. having a strong liking or love for someone or something. You use it to describe a warm feeling you have toward a person or a memory.
adj. having an affection or liking for something or someone. Often used to describe long-held feelings or nostalgic memories.
I am very fond of my old school friends.
She has grown quite fond of her morning routine, which always starts with a quiet walk in the park.
Despite the difficult conditions of his childhood, he retained a fond memory of the small library where he first discovered his passion for literature.
From Middle English fond, fonned, past participle of fonnen (“to be foolish, be simple, dote”), equivalent to fon + -ed. More at fon.
From French, ultimately from Latin fundus. Doublet of fund and fundus.
Typically used with the preposition 'of' when followed by an object.
I am fond for chocolateI am fond of chocolateThe adjective 'fond' always takes the preposition 'of' rather than 'for'.