fond

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /fɒnd/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /fɑnd/

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Adjective

Positive fond

Comparative fonder

Superlative fondest

1. To be fond of someone or something means to like someone or something very much.

   I am quite fond of having fruit for dessert.

   I think Helen is rather fond of me since she always smiles when she sees me.