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FOND

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There are 17 meanings of the word Fond.

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Fond - as an adjective satellite

Having or displaying warmth or affection

Example: "Affectionate children"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affectionate20lovesome13tender7

Extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent

Example: "Adoring grandparents"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adoring9doting8

(followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for

Example: "Fond of chocolate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
partial9

Absurd or silly because unlikely

Example: "Fond hopes of becoming president"

Fond - as a verb

To have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.

To caress; to fondle.

Fond - as an adjective

(chiefly with of) having a liking or affection (for).

Affectionate.

Example: "A fond farewell"

Indulgent.

Example: "I have fond grandparents who spoil me."

Outlandish; foolish; silly.

Foolish; simple; weak.

Doted on; regarded with affection.

Fond - as a noun

The background design in lace-making.

Brown residue in pans from cooking meats and vegetables.

Example: "He used the fond to make a classic french pan sauce."

A group of records having shared provenance.

Foundation; bottom; groundwork.

Fund, stock, or store.

Example Sentences

"She is fond of playing basketball."
"He has always been fond of music."
"I am quite fond of chocolate ice cream."
"They are fond of taking long walks on the beach."
"My grandmother is fond of knitting."
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Word Game Points

Is FOND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fond is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FOND has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is FOND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fond is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FOND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is FOND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fond is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FOND has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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