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  1. 1. n. The quality or state of being fond; foolishness. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. Doting affection; tender liking; strong appetite, propensity, or relish; as, he had a fondness for truffles. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. a predisposition to like something Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n. a positive feeling of liking Source: wordnet
  5. 5. n. a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love Source: wordnet
  6. 6. 1. The quality or state of being fond; foolishness. [Obs.] Fondness it were for any, being free, To covet fetters, though they golden be. Spenser. 2. Doting affection; tender liking; strong appetite, propensity, or relish; as, he had a fondness for truffles. My heart had still some foolish fondness for thee. Addison. Syn.- Attachment; affection; love; kindness. Source: webster
  7. 7. n:100 n. a predisposition to like something Source: ecdict

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