fawned

Meanings

• Verb

  To behave in a submissive and admiring manner towards someone, especially as a way of flattering or gaining favor.

  - "After losing the election, the candidate spent weeks fawning over the winner."
  - "The actor was known for fawning over directors and producers to get roles."

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Synonyms

grovel , soft-soap , toady , wheedle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fawned
honed , mown , known , thrones

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Variants

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fawn , fawned , fawner , fawners , fawning , fawns

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Etymology

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Originated in the late 15th century from the Middle English word 'fawen' meaning 'to crouch or fawn', probably imitating the gesture of a fawn, a young deer.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'fawned' is also used in the context of horses, where it refers to a young horse that is still nursing.

2. The word 'fawned' is sometimes used interchangeably with the word 'courted', meaning to seek someone's favor or love.

3. In ancient Greece, fawns were considered sacred animals and were associated with the goddess Artemis, the goddess of the hunt.

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Related Concepts

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1. Flattery: The act of praising or complimenting someone excessively to gain their favor or approval.

2. Sycophant: A person who excessively flatters or praises someone to gain their favor or approval.

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Culture

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In literature, 'fawned' has been used to describe characters who excessively flatter or seek approval from others, often to their own detriment.

How to Memorize "fawned"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone acting submissively and admiringly towards someone else.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fawned' with the image of a fawn, a young deer, crouching and looking up at an adult deer in admiration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Fawn over someone to gain their favor'.

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