fond

Definition

  • verb: to lavish affection
  • adjective: feeling or showing love or friendship
  • adjective: prizing highly
  • used with 'of'
  • synonyms: dote, background, fund

Examples

  • She's 'fond of' asking silly questions. [=she asks a lot of silly questions]

  • She has 'fond' [='cherished, warm'] memories of their time together.

  • She is still 'fond of' him. [=she still likes/loves him]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) have been built since time began. You can take my word for it. That's how things are. I've told you all this because... I've grown very fond of you. About like a son, in fact. I don't want to see you get hurt. When that deficiency bill comes up tomorrow, don't say a word. (..)
    1939 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington