26984 words

fond

6 definitions ā€¢ 10 examples
1
to like someone or something very much:

Examples:

"I'm very fond of you, you know," he said.
2
to like doing something; to do something often:

Examples:

My brother is fond of pointing out my mistakes.
3
happy and loving:

Examples:

fond memory Many of us have fond memories of our childhoods.
fond farewell We said a fond farewell to each other (= we said goodbye in a loving way) and promised to write.
4
something that you would like to be true but that is probably not:

Examples:

I waited at home all evening in the fond hope that he might call.
5
small pieces of brown food that are left in a pan after cooking, often used for making sauces:

Examples:

The fonds that have cooked with the meat are flavoured with wine to make a gravy.
When a layer of brown fond has developed in the pan, deglaze it with some stock.
6
having feelings of affection for someone or something, or having a liking for an activity:

Examples:

Iā€™m really fond of my aunt and enjoy seeing her.
She had fond memories of her childhood.
Charles is fond of driving, so Iā€™m happy just to be a passenger.

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