Fond
/fɒnd/
Definitions
2 meaningsHaving an affection or liking for someone or something.
/fɒnd/
Feeling or showing fondness or affection.
He is very fond of classical music.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're getting a warm hug from someone you really like. That's how it feels to be 'fond' of them or something else! Like, you are fond of pizza, because you love it.
👶 For kids: It means you *really* like something or someone! Like, you might be fond of your teddy bear because you love to hug it!
More Examples
She has always been fond of her childhood home.
The children were fond of their teacher.
How It's Used
"She is fond of her grandchildren."
"He is fond of playing golf."
"They are very fond of their dog."
To be attracted to something.
/fɒnd/
To have a liking for something.
She fonds over her cat
💡 Simply: To fond something means you love it!
👶 For kids: It means you like something a whole bunch!
More Examples
He always fonds over new technologies.
How It's Used
"She fonds over her pets."
Idioms & expressions
be fond of
To like or enjoy someone or something.
"She's very fond of her nieces and nephews."
grow fond of
To start to like someone or something more and more.
"I wasn't sure about him at first, but I'm gradually growing fond of him."
From Middle English *fonde*, from Old French *funt* (variant of *font*), from Latin *fundus* ('bottom, foundation'). The meaning evolved through notions of 'being at the bottom (of something, like a foundation)' to 'being attracted to' or 'liking'.
Used extensively in literature and common conversation since the 16th century, often associated with affection and liking.