fond
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1fond

adjective \ˈfänd\

Definition of FOND

1
: foolish, silly <fond pride>
2
a : prizing highly : desirous —used with of <fond of praise>
b : having an affection or liking —used with of <fond of music>
3
a : foolishly tender : indulgent <a fond mother>
b : affectionate, loving <absence makes the heart grow fonder>
4
: cherished with great affection : doted on <our fondest hopes>

Examples of FOND

  1. She still has fond feelings for him.
  2. Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
  3. He wished them a fond farewell.
  4. the fond hope that the situation would change

Origin of FOND

Middle English fonned, fond, from fonne fool
First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with FOND

2fond

intransitive verb

Definition of FOND

obsolete
: to lavish affection : dote

First Known Use of FOND

1530

Rhymes with FOND

3fond

noun \ˈfōⁿ\
plural fonds \ˈfōⁿ(z)\

Definition of FOND

2
obsolete : fund

Origin of FOND

French, from Old French fons, font, from Latin fundus bottom, piece of property — more at bottom
First Known Use: 1664

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