Thesaurus: fond

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1. imp. of Find. Found.
2. superl. Foolish; silly; simple; weak.
3. superl. Foolishly tender and loving; weakly indulgent; over-affectionate.
4. superl. Affectionate; loving; tender; -- in a good sense; as, a fond mother or wife.
5. superl. Loving; much pleased; affectionately regardful, indulgent, or desirous; longing or yearning; -- followed by of (formerly also by on).
6. superl. Doted on; regarded with affection.
7. superl. Trifling; valued by folly; trivial.
8. v. t. To caress; to fondle.
9. v. i. To be fond; to dote.
10. adj. having or displaying warmth or affection
11. adj. extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent
12. adj. (followed by ‘of’ or ‘to’) having a strong preference or liking for