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adjective \ˈfänd\

Definition of fond

1 : foolish, silly fond pride
2a : prizing highly : desirous —used with of fond of praiseb : having an affection or liking —used with of fond of music fond of his nephew
3a : foolishly tender : indulgent 1 a fond motherb : 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

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Examples of fond in a Sentence

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

Origin and Etymology of fond

Middle English fonned, fond, from fonne fool

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First Known Use: 14th century

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fond

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Definition of fond

obsolete

intransitive verb
: to lavish affection : dote

Origin and Etymology of fond

see ¹fond

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First Known Use: 1530

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noun \ˈfōⁿ\

Definition of fond

plural

fonds

\ˈfōⁿ(z)\

1 : background, basis
2 obsolete : fund

Origin and Etymology of fond

French, from Old French fons, font, from Latin fundus bottom, piece of property — more at bottom

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First Known Use: 1664

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FOND Defined for English Language Learners

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adjective

Definition of fond for English Language Learners

: feeling or showing love or friendship
: strongly felt

FOND Defined for Kids

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adjective \ˈfänd\

Definition of fond for Students

fonder

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fondest

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 : strongly wished for a fond dream