fond
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having a strong liking, preference, or affection for something or someone
- She is very fond of chocolate and eats it every day.
- I became fond of classical music after attending a concert.
- The child is extremely fond of his teddy bear and takes it everywhere.
- The dog seemed fond of the visitors and wagged its tail excitedly.
- They grew fond of their new neighbors after spending time together.
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feeling or showing emotional attachment or nostalgia toward a person or thing
- Whenever she visited her grandparents' house, she felt a warm sense of fond nostalgia, surrounded by familiar objects and family stories from years gone by.
- He spoke with fond affection about his favorite childhood book, which he still kept on his shelf.
- She cherished the handwritten letters from her pen pal, feeling a fond connection despite never having met in person.
- The old photographs in the album filled her with fond memories of family gatherings and vacations.
- The cozy little café on the corner was a place of fond memories for the locals, who gathered there for coffee and conversation.
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excessively or foolishly loving, indulgent, or sentimental
- She was fond of giving her pets lavish treats.
- The grandmother was fond of spoiling her grandchildren.
- He had a fond attachment to old, worn-out possessions.
- Parents can be fond in indulging children's whims.
- She was fond of making extravagant promises.
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unrealistic, unlikely, or naive in belief or expectation
- He was fond of thinking he could finish the project in one day.
- They were fond of hoping the weather would remain perfect.
- She held a fond belief that everyone would agree with her plan.
- The investors were fond of imagining guaranteed returns.
- He had a fond notion that the problem would resolve itself.