fond

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a deep liking or affection for someone or something.

  - "She is fond of cats."
  - "He is fond of his mother's cooking."

• verb

  To handle or feel something gently.

  - "He fondled the soft fabric of the blanket."
  - "The baby was fondled by the nurse."

---

Pronunciation

1. /fɑnd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1669310"
2. /fɑnd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1669310"

---

Synonyms

grope , pet , touch up

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with fond
mond , pond , bond , lond

---

Variants

List of all variants of fond that leads to same result
fond , fonder , fondest , fonded , fonding , fonds , Fond du Lac , fond of , au fond

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French 'fond' meaning 'deep, bottomless, or fond of'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'fondue' comes from the Old French word 'fondre', which means 'to melt'.

2. The term 'fond' is also used in finance to describe a mutual fund or investment pool.

3. The term 'fond' is also used in geology to describe the deepest part of the ocean.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. affection: A feeling of liking and caring for a person, animal, or thing.

2. attachment: A strong emotional bond or connection to someone or something.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'fond' is often used to describe deep emotions and affections, such as in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' where Romeo declares, 'But soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.' - Act II, Scene ii.

How to Memorize "fond"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a heart filled with love and warmth to remember the meaning 'fond of'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fond' with feelings of deep affection or attachment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Fond of' to help remember the meaning.

---

Memorize "fond" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize fond is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.