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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Ashlee Simpson will always be fond of her big sister, Jessica Simpson.
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Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 23 June 2024
Many people in the disability community are not fond of group homes, in particular, especially the ones that aren’t included under the auspices of community care in some states because of their poor conditions.
—Timmy Broderick, STAT, 21 June 2024
Silver is especially fond of a shot from 1969 of a model posing in a red and white supersize caftan by Finnish label Vuokko, standing inside a pod-like Futuro House structure as snow blankets the landscape outside.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 20 June 2024
His family was not fond of his energy toward his grandmother, and one of his relatives spoke out on the matter.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 12 June 2024
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Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 23 June 2024
Many people in the disability community are not fond of group homes, in particular, especially the ones that aren’t included under the auspices of community care in some states because of their poor conditions.
—Timmy Broderick, STAT, 21 June 2024
Silver is especially fond of a shot from 1969 of a model posing in a red and white supersize caftan by Finnish label Vuokko, standing inside a pod-like Futuro House structure as snow blankets the landscape outside.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 20 June 2024
His family was not fond of his energy toward his grandmother, and one of his relatives spoke out on the matter.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 12 June 2024
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“Fond of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fond%20of. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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