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

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