English English Dictionary

fond of in English:

1. fond

I'm fond of playing shogi.

I didn't use to like wine, but now I'm quite fond of it.

I have fond memories of all the time we spent together.

I am very fond of lobsters, but they are very, very expensive.

I am fond of soccer, rugby, football, and so on.

From childhood I was fond of reading, and all the little money that ever came into my hands was laid out in books.

I love my girlfriend. She is beautiful and fond.

I start it out with a picture of the greatest entrepreneur that never lived, Willy Wonka, so we have a fond appreciation for him.

The definition of fond is having a strong affection for someone or something. This mother is very fond of her baby.

I’m really fond of my aunt and enjoy seeing her.

Have you got any fond memories from your childhood?

We said a fond farewell to each other and promised to write.

She was fond of going to parties, as was her mother when she was young.

You are very fond of the lunch menu of this restaurant.

2. Like

I like candlelight.

A society without religion is like a ship without a compass.

My what a narrow waist! Her face is small, she really looks just like a doll!

I considered doing something like blocking edits based on a blacklist.

Some people like classical music, while others like popular music.

In order to get a better look at that picture, I'd like to get a little closer.

A drunkard is somebody you don't like and who drinks as much as you do.

I like this picture, not just because it is famous, but because it really is a masterpiece.

Computers are certainly playing an important role in our life, whether we like it or not.

The policeman stood like a statue with his arms folded across his chest.

Your English is grammatically correct, but sometimes what you say just doesn't sound like what a native speaker would say.

Can we really learn to speak a foreign language like a native?

Our city's transport problems are minor when measured against capitals like London and New York.

Don't you think it's rude to give people such a curt reply like that?

3. fond of

my husband and I are very fond of Asia

I'm very fond of pizza.

I'm very fond of my large schoolboy collection of superhero comics.

I'm especially fond of you.

A sherbet lemon. They're a kind of Muggle sweet I'm rather fond of.

John is clearly fond of Maria

I'm very fond of spicy food

You're very fond of her, aren't you?

I’m fond of my niece – she’s so sweet.

"Dumbledore isn't fond of the Azkaban guards," said Mr. Weasley heavily.

I have always been rather fond of this organisation.

I was very fond of this space because it's the first massive industrial complex I found on my own that is abandoned.

I'm very fond of my little nephew. He's adorable.

Kate is very fond of her younger brother.

We're realy fond of programmes like that.

4. to like someone or something very much

English word "fond of"(to like someone or something very much) occurs in sets:

B2 First Unit (1C)

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