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fond

adjective
\ ˈfänd How to pronounce fond (audio) \

Definition of fond

 (Entry 1 of 3)

1 : foolish, silly fond pride
2a : prizing highly : desirous —used with of fond of praise
b : having an affection or liking —used with of fond of musicfond of his nephew
3a : foolishly tender : indulgent sense 1 a fond mother
b : affectionate, loving absence makes the heart grow fonder a fond embrace
4 : cherished with great affection : doted on our fondest hopes has fond memories of their time together

fond

verb
fonded; fonding; fonds

Definition of fond (Entry 2 of 3)

intransitive verb

obsolete
: to lavish affection : dote

fond

noun
\ ˈfōⁿ How to pronounce fond (audio) \
plural fonds\ ˈfōⁿ(z) How to pronounce fonds (audio) \

Definition of fond (Entry 3 of 3)

1 : background, basis
2 : small particles of browned food and especially meat that adhere to the bottom of a cooking pan and are used especially in making sauces After searing the steak, we noted the amount of fond (the residue of browned meat that sticks to the pan), which can be deglazed for a rich, flavorful pan sauce.— Garth Clingingsmith
3 obsolete : fund
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Synonyms & Antonyms for fond

Synonyms: Adjective

affected, attached, inclined, partial

Antonyms: Adjective

allergic, averse, disinclined

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Examples of fond in a Sentence

Adjective

 She still has fond feelings for him. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. He wished them a fond farewell. the fond hope that the situation would change
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Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

 Zebra mussels are quite fond of making boats and docks their home, too, quickly encrusting hulls and docks with mussels that are both damaging and difficult to clean. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, "What are Zebra Mussels?," 23 Aug. 2019 Sherman, a first-team All-Pro selection in three of his seven seasons in Seattle, also has fond memories with Fangio. — Kyle Fredrickson, The Denver Post, "49ers defensive leaders gush over Broncos’ Vic Fangio: “He should have been a head coach a long time ago”," 16 Aug. 2019 Roberts – who with Ernest Riera co-wrote both films – follows a similar slow wind-up, including echoing opening scenes, and is a little too fond of showing our heroines cavorting in bikinis. — Mark Kennedy, Detroit Free Press, "‘47 Meters’ sequel is a toothy success," 15 Aug. 2019 Not so fond of the Broncos, Clippers, Marlins, or Coyotes. — Paul Lukas, SI.com, "Welcome to the Uni-Verse: Explore the World of Athletics Aesthetics with Uni Watch," 13 Aug. 2019 Orange Is the New Black might be big and overcrowded and a little too fond of obvious metaphors for its own good, but hey, so is humanity. — Emily Todd Vanderwerff, Vox, "Orange Is the New Black," 27 July 2019 Elephants are fond of water and enjoy showering by sucking water into their trunks and spraying it over their bodies. — National Geographic, "Asian Elephant," 7 July 2019 Back to the lagoon … back to our fond childhood memories. — Chris Erskinecolumnist, Los Angeles Times, "I invited Mary Ann to a Gilligan-themed tiki party — and she showed up," 22 Aug. 2019 Callin has fond memories of her time managing the Northeast Portland school. — oregonlive.com, "Portland Public Schools will have 25 new principals this year. Here’s why," 21 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of fond

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1530, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for fond

Adjective and Verb

Middle English fonned, fond, from fonne fool

Noun

borrowed from French, going back to Old French funt, font "bottom, base" — more at fund entry 1

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fond

adjective
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English Language Learners Definition of fond

: feeling or showing love or friendship
: strongly felt

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fond

adjective
\ ˈfänd How to pronounce fond (audio) \
fonder; fondest

Kids Definition of fond

1 : having a liking or love “I'm very fond of Chinese food myself,” said Harry Cat.— George Selden, The Cricket in Times Square
2 : affectionate, loving a fond farewell
3

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