fond of
idiom
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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Schoology, which our district is particularly fond of.
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 21 Feb. 2025
The now 34-year-old is the DJ in the dressing room, a music lover especially fond of the Spanish techno-rumba group Camela.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
Duncan, of Duncan’s Donuts, was also fond of Bill for being so friendly and a good tipper.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
Pete was fond of time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and Carrie’s farm animals.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 21 Feb. 2025
The now 34-year-old is the DJ in the dressing room, a music lover especially fond of the Spanish techno-rumba group Camela.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
Duncan, of Duncan’s Donuts, was also fond of Bill for being so friendly and a good tipper.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
Pete was fond of time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and Carrie’s farm animals.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Fond of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fond%20of. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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