First Known Use: 14th century
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1fond
adjective \ˈfänd\
: feeling or showing love or friendship
: strongly felt
Full Definition of FOND
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>
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Origin of FOND
Middle English fonned, fond, from fonne fool
Related to FOND
2fond
verb
Definition of FOND
intransitive verb
obsolete : to lavish affection : dote
First Known Use of FOND
1530
Rhymes with FOND
3fond
noun \ˈfōⁿ\
plural fonds \ˈfōⁿ(z)\
Definition of FOND
1
: background, basis
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
FOND Defined for Kids
fond
adjective \ˈfänd\
fond·erfond·est
Definition of FOND for Kids
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>
— fond·ly adverb
— fond·ness noun
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