fond

adjective

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\ ˈfänd

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

plural fonds\ ˈfōⁿ(z)

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

Antonyms: Adjective

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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