fond /fɒnd/
1. having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate children"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of his nephew"; "a tender glance"
synset: affectionate, fond, lovesome, tender
2. extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent; "adoring grandparents"; "deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain"; "hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother"
3. (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for; "fond of chocolate"; "partial to horror movies"
4. absurd or silly because unlikely; "fond hopes of becoming President"; "fond fancies"
synset: fond
Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
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