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fond

/f/A/nd/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Foolish; silly; simple; weak.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. Foundation; bottom; groundwork;

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. having or displaying warmth or affection

    adj.all

    Examples
    A fond embrace.
    Fond of his nephew.
    Synonyms affectionate lovesome tender warm

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent

    adj.all

    Examples
    Hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother.
    Synonyms adoring doting

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for

    adj.all

    Examples
    Fond of chocolate.
    Synonyms partial

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. absurd or silly because unlikely

    adj.all

    Examples
    Fond hopes of becoming President.
    Fond fancies.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. To caress; to fondle.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  2. To be fond; to dote.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

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