English Explanatory Dictionary

fond

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having a liking or affection (for).
  2. Affectionate.
  3. Indulgent, doting.
  4. Outlandish; foolish; silly.
  5. Foolish; simple; weak.
  6. Doted on; regarded with affection.
verb
  1. To have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.
  2. To caress; to fondle.
noun
  1. The background design in lace-making.
  2. Brown residue in pans from cooking meats and vegetables.
  3. A group of records having shared provenance.
  4. Foundation; bottom; groundwork.
  5. Fund, stock, or store.

Pronunciation

/fɒnd/ /fɑnd/ en-us-fond.ogg

Word forms

fond fonder fondest fonds fonding fonded

Etymology

From Middle English fond, fonned, past participle of fonnen (“to be foolish, be simple, dote”), equivalent to fon + -ed. More at fon.

Synonyms

pet touch up grope

Derived words

fondish fondling fondly fondness fondsome overfond unfond fondle
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