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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David Prosser, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Buzbee doesn’t shy from attention Buzbee, 56, is fond of showing off a large tattoo of a shark on his right arm.
—Andy Rose, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
When Carlos comes back into the picture, the girls, who don’t particularly enjoy his company, soon grow fond of him, complicating any chance of safety Elena has in store.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Soto loves hitting in front of Aaron Judge and is also fond of the two-time American League MVP's presence in the clubhouse.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Fond of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fond%20of. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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