fond

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈfɒnd/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/fɑnd/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(fond for 1; fond; Fr. fôn for 2)

Inflections of 'fond' (adj):
fonder
adj comparative
fondest
adj superlative

Collocations for "fond"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "fond" in context.

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fond

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
adj
  1. fond memories of [my home town, growing up]
  2. am growing (quite) fond of you
  3. is [rather, very, quite] fond of [chocolate, brandy, ice-cream]
  4. is fond of [saying, telling, going]
  5. is extremely fond of
  6. am not [very, too] fond of
  7. fond and [loving, proud, faithful]
  8. (bade them) a fond farewell
  9. had a fond childhood
  10. had a fond [look, smile, expression]
'fond' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
farewell - limelight - outdoor - yesterday

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