fond Definition
- 1having an affection or liking for
- 2foolish; silly
Using fond: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fond" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She is fond of reading books.
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He has a fond memory of his childhood.
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I am fond of ice cream.
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She has a fondness for classical music.
fond Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using fond
fond memories
pleasant memories of past events
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The old couple looked back on their fond memories of their youth.
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It is a fond hope to think that the world will ever be completely free of war.
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He's always been fond of a drop of whiskey.
Phrases with fond
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She is very fond of her grandparents.
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He is fond of playing video games.
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We said our fond farewells and promised to keep in touch.
Origins of fond
from Old English 'fandian', meaning 'to try, test'
Summary: fond in Brief
The term 'fond' [fɒnd] describes an affection or liking for someone or something. It can also mean foolish or silly. Examples include 'She is fond of reading books' and 'He has a fond memory of his childhood.' Idioms like 'fond memories' denote pleasant recollections, while 'fond hope' implies an unrealistic or foolish expectation.
