What does fond mean?
Definitions for fond
fɒnd; Fr. fɔ̃fond
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word fond.
Princeton's WordNet
affectionate, fond, lovesome, tender, warmadjective
having or displaying warmth or affection
"affectionate children"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of his nephew"; "a tender glance"; "a warm embrace"
adoring, doting, fondadjective
extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent
"adoring grandparents"; "deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain"; "hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother"
fond(p), partial(p)adjective
(followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for
"fond of chocolate"; "partial to horror movies"
fondadjective
absurd or silly because unlikely
"fond hopes of becoming President"; "fond fancies"
Wiktionary
fondnoun
The background design in lace-making.
fondverb
To have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.
fondadjective
Having a liking or affection (for).
fondadjective
Affectionate.
a fond farewell
fondadjective
Indulgent.
I have fond grandparents who spoil me.
fondadjective
Outlandish; foolish; silly.
Your fond dreams of flying to Jupiter have been quashed by the facts of reality.
Etymology: From fond, fonned, past participle of fonnen, equivalent to. More at fon.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
FONDnoun
To fonne is in Chaucer to doat, to be foolish.
Etymology: fonn, Scottish.
This we know that the Grecians or Gentiles did account foolishness; but that they ever did think it a fond or unlikely way to seek men’s conversion by sermons, we have not heard. Richard Hooker, b. v. s. 22.
He was beaten out of all love of learning by a fond schoolmaster. Roger Ascham.
Tell these sad women,
’Tis fond to wail inevitable strokes,
As ’tis to laugh at them. William Shakespeare, Coriolanus.Grant I may never prove so fond
To trust man on his oath or bond. William Shakespeare, Timon.I am weaker than a woman’s tear,
Tamer than sleep, fonder than ignorance. William Shakespeare.Fond thoughts may fall into some idle brain;
But one belief of all, is ever wise. Davies.Thou see’st
How subtly to detain thee I devise,
Inviting thee to hear while I relate;
Fond! were it not in hope of thy reply. John Milton, Paradise Lost.So fond are mortal men,
Fall’n into wrath divine,
As their own ruin on themselves t’ invite. John Milton, Agonistes.’Twas not revenge for griev’d Apollo’s wrong
Those ass’s ears on Midas’ temples hung;
But fond repentance of his happy wish. Edmund Waller.But reason with your fond religion fights;
For many gods are many infinites. John Dryden, Tyran. Love.This is fond, because it is the way to cheat thyself. John Tillotson.
Not with fond shekles of the tested gold,
Or stones, whose rate are either rich or poor
As fancy values them. William Shakespeare, Meas. for Measure.I’m a foolish fond wife. Addison.
Like Venus I’ll shine,
Be fond and be fine. Addison.Fame is in itself a real good, if we may believe Marcus Tullius Cicero, who was perhaps too fond of it. John Dryden, Juvenal, Dedication.
I, fond of my well-chosen seat,
My pictures, medals, books complete. Matthew Prior.Some are so fond to know a great deal at once, and love to talk of things with freedom and boldness before they thoroughly understand them. Isaac Watts, Improvem. of the Mind.
To Fond, To Fondleverb
To treat with great indulgence; to caress; to cocker.
Etymology: from the noun.
Howe’er unjust your jealousy appear,
It does my pity, not my anger move:
I’ll fond it as the forward child of love. John Dryden, Aurengz.When amidst the fervour of the feast,
The Tyrian hugs, and fonds thee on her breast,
And with sweet kisses in her arms constrains,
Thou may’st infuse thy venom in her veins. John Dryden, Æn.They are allowed to kiss the child at meeting and parting; but a professor, who always stands by, will not suffer them to use any fondling expressions. Gulliver’s Travels.
To Fondverb
To be fond of; to be in love; to doat on.
How will this fadge? My master loves her dearly;
And I, poor monster, fond as much on him;
And she, mistaken, seems to dote on me. William Shakespeare.
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fond
Fond is an adjective that describes a warm affection or liking towards someone or something. It indicates a strong sense of enjoyment, appreciation, tenderness, or care.
Webster Dictionary
Fond
imp. of Find. Found
Fond
foolish; silly; simple; weak
Fond
foolishly tender and loving; weakly indulgent; over-affectionate
Fond
affectionate; loving; tender; -- in a good sense; as, a fond mother or wife
Fond
loving; much pleased; affectionately regardful, indulgent, or desirous; longing or yearning; -- followed by of (formerly also by on)
Fond
doted on; regarded with affection
Fond
trifling; valued by folly; trivial
Fondverb
to caress; to fondle
Fondverb
to be fond; to dote
Etymology: [For fonned, p. p. of OE. fonnen to be foolish. See Fon.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Fond
fond, adj. foolishly tender and loving: weakly indulgent: prizing highly (with of): very affectionate: kindly disposed: (obs.) foolish.—v.i. to dote.—v.t. Fond′le, to treat with fondness: to caress.—ns. Fond′ler; Fond′ling, the person or thing fondled.—adv. Fond′ly, in a fond manner, foolishly.—n. Fond′ness. [For fonned, pa.p. of M. E. fonnen, to act foolishly, fon, a fool; fondly conn. by some with Sw. fåne, fool, Ice. fáni, swaggerer.]
Fond
See Fand (2).
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Surnames Frequency by Census Records
FOND
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Fond is ranked #156044 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Fond surname appeared 104 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Fond.
73% or 76 total occurrences were White.
12.5% or 13 total occurrences were Black.
12.5% or 13 total occurrences were Asian.
British National Corpus
Adjectives Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'fond' in Adjectives Frequency: #909
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of fond in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of fond in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of fond in a Sentence
I am not one who was born in the possession of knowledge I am one who is fond of antiquity, and earnest in seeking it there.
Ae fond kiss, and then we severA farewell, and then foreverDeep in heart-wrung tears I'll pledge thee,Warring sighs and groans I'll wage thee.Who shall say that Fortune grieves him,While the star of hope she leaves himMe, nae cheerful twinkle lights me,Dark despair around benights me.
Everything's been from a distance, but I've become very fond of a number of them, there's a bond that's been created.
I wanted to finish what I started -- what we started, and I have great fond memories of it.
If a dog jumps in your lap, it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat does the same thing, it is because your lap is warmer.
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- مغرمArabic
- основа, любящ, обичам, нежен, наивенBulgarian
- milující, mít náklonnost, mít rád, mít slabost proCzech
- eftergivende, glad, kærlig, eksotisk, øm, kunne lide, aparteDanish
- lieben, hängen an, mögen, gern habenGerman
- querer, tener cariñoSpanish
- kalliks pidama, armastama, üle uhke olemaEstonian
- tenir à, éprisFrench
- is math leScottish Gaelic
- ter cariño, derreter, chochearGalician
- engedékeny, szível, gyengéd, szeretőHungarian
- volere bene, affezionarsi, piacereItalian
- 好く, 気に入るJapanese
- mateoha, matarekaMāori
- lubićPolish
- indulgente, complacente, afeiçoado, tolo, precipitado, insensato, meigo, tolerante, carinho, carinhoso, imprudentePortuguese
- любить, нежный, нравиться, любящийRussian
- tycka om, hålla avSwedish
- düşkünTurkish
- luyếnVietnamese
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