Fond: meaning, definitions and examples

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fond

[ fɒnd ]

^{Context #1}

feelings

having a liking or affection for

Synonyms

affectionate, attached, caring

Examples of usage

I am very fond of chocolate ice cream.
She is fond of reading novels in her free time.

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memory

having a strong liking or affection for something or someone from the past

Synonyms

cherishing, nostalgic, sentimental

Examples of usage

She is fond of her childhood memories.
He is fond of his grandfather's stories.

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food

a creamy thickening agent used in cooking or desserts

Synonyms

binder, roux, thickening agent

Examples of usage

Add a spoonful of fond to the sauce to make it creamy.
The fond in the dessert gave it a rich texture.

Translations

Translations of the word "fond" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fundo

🇮🇳 कोष

🇩🇪 Fonds

🇮🇩 dana

🇺🇦 фонд

🇵🇱 fundusz

🇯🇵 基金 (ききん)

🇫🇷 fonds

🇪🇸 fondo

🇹🇷 fon

🇰🇷 기금 (gigeum)

🇸🇦 صندوق (sandooq)

🇨🇿 fond

🇸🇰 fond

🇨🇳 基金 (jījīn)

🇸🇮 sklad

🇮🇸 sjóður

🇰🇿 қор

🇬🇪 ფონდი (pondi)

🇦🇿 fond

🇲🇽 fondo

Word origin

The word 'fond' originated from the Old French word 'fondre' which meant 'to melt'. Over time, the meaning of 'fond' evolved to express a liking or affection for something or someone. The use of 'fond' in the context of food as a creamy thickening agent also developed from this original meaning of melting. Today, 'fond' is commonly used to describe a positive feeling or sentiment towards someone or something.

See also: fondle, fondling, fondly, fondness, fondue.