fond of

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1
: having a liking for or love of (someone or something) : doing (something) a lot
I'm fond of skiing.
She grew quite fond of him.
2
: doing (something) a lot
She's fond of asking silly questions.

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Chefs are fond of saying that the culinary business is in their blood, but for Alex Kuk, the adage rings true. — Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 Her mother, Avie Lee Parton, ran the household and was fond of singing traditional Appalachian ballads. — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026 Capable of playing as a No 10 or as a right-winger, Lacey is fond of beating opposition defenders with a quick drop of the shoulder before attacking the right half-space. — Carl Anka, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Make no small plans, as Chicago architect Daniel Burnham was fond of saying. — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fond of

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“Fond of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fond%20of. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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