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								having or displaying warmth or affection a fond embrace
 fond of his nephew
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								extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent
 hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother
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								absurd or silly because unlikely
 fond hopes of becoming President
 fond fancies
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								(followed by 'of' or 'to') having a strong preference or liking for
 fond of chocolate
 
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			| 1. Fond / Comparitive fonder
 2. Fond / Superlative
 fondest
 
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