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Definition of fond : 1. Affectionate; loving; tender; - in a good sense; as, a fond mother or wife.
2. Doted on; regarded with affection.
3. Foolish; silly; simple; weak.
4. Foolishly tender and loving; weakly indulgent; over- affectionate.
5. Foundation; bottom; groundwork;
6. Fund, stock, or store.
7. imp. of Find. Found.
8. Loving; much pleased; affectionately regardful, indulgent, or desirous; longing or yearning; - followed by of ( formerly also by on).
9. The broth or juice from braised flesh or fish, usually served as a sauce.
10. The ground.
11. To be fond; to dote.
12. To caress; to fondle.
13. Trifling; valued by folly; trivial.

Synonyms:

fair-haired, cordial, sore, sweet, lovesick, doting, brotherly, foolish, amicable, raw, sociable, white-headed, affected, accessible, lovesome, loved, favorite, head over heels, enamoured, kind, untoughened, partial, neighborly, beloved, crazy about someone, precious, kindly, reverent, sensitive, affable, crank, in the throes of something, tenderhearted, social, attached, demonstrative, deferential, partial to, quick, tippy, complaisant, special, warm, genial, dear, besotted, favorable, inclined, cherished, companionable, respectful, favored, well-disposed, pet, mad about someone, love, cranky, hearty, attitude, strong

desirous (part of speech: adjective)

expectant, hungry, longing, ardent, hankering, yearning, needful, covetous, amorous, itching, urgent, desirous, grasping, acquisitive, eager, passionate, lusting, thirsting, hopeful, greedy

loving (part of speech: adjective)

devoted, affectionate, infatuated, friendly, caring, adoring, loving, faithful, romantic, sentimental, tender, worshipful, cherishing, erotic, endearing, admiring, intimate

enthusiastic (part of speech: adjective)

fervent, avid, mad about something, hooked, keen, motivated, born-again, enthusiastic, wholehearted

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