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Meaning of fond

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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  fond
      adj 1: having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate
             children"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of his nephew"; "a
             tender glance"; "a warm embrace" [syn: {affectionate},
             {fond}, {lovesome}, {tender}, {warm}]
      2: extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent; "adoring
         grandparents"; "deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband
         with a young captain"; "hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother"
         [syn: {adoring}, {doting}, {fond}]
      3: (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or
         liking for; "fond of chocolate"; "partial to horror movies"
         [syn: {fond(p)}, {partial(p)}]
      4: absurd or silly because unlikely; "fond hopes of becoming
         President"; "fond fancies"

Source : WordNet ® Princeton University. 2010.

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