fond
IPA: fˈɑnd
noun
- The background design in lace-making.
- (cooking) Brown residue in pans from cooking meats and vegetables.
- (information science) A group of records having shared provenance.
- (obsolete) Foundation; bottom; groundwork.
- (obsolete) Fund, stock, or store.
verb
- (obsolete) To have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.
- (obsolete) To caress; to fondle.
adjective
- (chiefly with of) Having a liking or affection (for).
- Affectionate.
- Indulgent.
- Outlandish; foolish; silly.
- (obsolete) Foolish; simple; weak.
- (obsolete) Doted on; regarded with affection.
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Examples of "fond" in Sentences
- She was fond of the violin.
- The people are fond of gardening.
- She is fond of her daughter's amiability.
- The fondness of potlatch is still present.
- There is nothing about fondness in the word.
- The male is fond of sun and avoids the shade.
- Prince Dutiful is particularly fond of Nettle.
- He took is fond of burnishing the antiqe desk.
- He is particularly fond of The Smiths and The Clash.
- Amory was known for his fondness for the game of cricket.
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