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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Cameron Brink is not fond of the possibility of practicing alongside male athletes.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Lagerfeld, synonymous with dark suits and sunglasses, set off by white shirts and a white ponytail, was fond of caricatures of himself.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
Hollywood has always been fond of this property with several iterations including the 2002 film starring Guy Pearce and Jim Caviezel.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
Lots and lots of bees that are incredibly fond of zucchini blossoms and the huge avocado tree, which yields some of the creamiest fruit this side of Miami.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Lagerfeld, synonymous with dark suits and sunglasses, set off by white shirts and a white ponytail, was fond of caricatures of himself.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
Hollywood has always been fond of this property with several iterations including the 2002 film starring Guy Pearce and Jim Caviezel.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
Lots and lots of bees that are incredibly fond of zucchini blossoms and the huge avocado tree, which yields some of the creamiest fruit this side of Miami.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Fond of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fond%20of. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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