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fond
adjective
(followed by ‘of’ or ‘to’) having a strong preference or liking for
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adjective
(followed by ‘of’ or ‘to’) having a strong preference or liking for
“Fond of chocolate”
adjective
Extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent
“Adoring grandparents”
adjective
Having or displaying warmth or affection
“Affectionate children”
adjective
Absurd or silly because unlikely
“Fond hopes of becoming President”
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Fond of chocolate
Partial to horror movies
Adoring grandparents
Deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain
Hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother
Affectionate children
A fond embrace
Fond of his nephew
A tender glance
Fond hopes of becoming President
Fond fancies
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