English Explanatory Dictionary

absence makes the heart grow fonder

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. One feels more love or affection for those one loves when parted from them.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

absence makes the heart grow fonder absence makes the heart fonder

Related words

hunger is the best sauce

Derived words

absence makes the heart go yonder
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