"fonder" in the adjective sense
1. affectionate, fond, lovesome, tender
having or displaying warmth or affection
"affectionate children"
"a fond embrace"
"fond of his nephew"
"a tender glance"
2. adoring, doting, fond
extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent
"adoring grandparents"
"deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain"
"hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother"
3. fond, partial
followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for
"fond of chocolate"
"partial to horror movies"
4. fond
absurd or silly because unlikely
"fond hopes of becoming President"
"fond fancies"
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