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fond

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈfɑnd// UK //fˈɒnd// fond Archaic General-service

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.


SIMPLE

I am very fond of my old school friends.

CONTEXTUAL

She has grown quite fond of her morning routine, which always starts with a quiet walk in the park.

COMPLEX

Despite the difficult conditions of his childhood, he retained a fond memory of the small library where he first discovered his passion for literature.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

From Middle English fond, fonned, past participle of fonnen (“to be foolish, be simple, dote”), equivalent to fon + -ed. More at fon.

Etymology 2

From French, ultimately from Latin fundus. Doublet of fund and fundus.

Usage

Typically used with the preposition 'of' when followed by an object.

Pitfall

I am fond for chocolateI am fond of chocolateThe adjective 'fond' always takes the preposition 'of' rather than 'for'.

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