Fond vs. Love

Fond vs. Love — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Fond and Love

Fondadjective

Having a liking or affection (for).

Lovenoun

(uncountable) Strong affection.

Fondadjective

Affectionate.

a fond farewella fond mother or wife

Lovenoun

A profound and caring affection towards someone.

A mother’s love is not easily shaken.My husband’s love is the most important thing in my life.

Fondadjective

Indulgent.

I have fond grandparents who spoil me.

Lovenoun

Affectionate, benevolent concern or care for other people or beings, and for their well-being.

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Fondadjective

Outlandish; foolish; silly.

Your fond dreams of flying to Jupiter have been quashed by the facts of reality.

Lovenoun

A feeling of intense attraction towards someone.

I have never been in love as much as I have with you.

Fondadjective

(obsolete) Foolish; simple; weak.

Lovenoun

A deep or abiding liking for something; an enthusiasm for something.

My love of cricket knows no bounds.

Fondadjective

(obsolete) Doted on; regarded with affection.

Lovenoun

(countable) A person who is the object of romantic feelings; a darling, a sweetheart, a beloved.

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Fondverb

(obsolete) To have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.

Lovenoun

A term of friendly address, regardless of feelings.

Hello love, how can I help you?

Fondverb

(obsolete) To caress; to fondle.

Lovenoun

A thing, activity, etc which is the object of one's deep liking or enthusiasm.

Fondnoun

The background design in lace-making.

Lovenoun

(euphemistic) Sexual desire; attachment based on sexual attraction.

Fondnoun

(cooking) Brown residue in pans from cooking meats and vegetables.

He used the fond to make a classic French pan sauce.

Lovenoun

(euphemistic) Sexual activity.

Fondnoun

(information science) A group of records having shared provenance.

Lovenoun

An instance or episode of being in love; a love affair.

Fondnoun

(obsolete) Foundation; bottom; groundwork.

Lovenoun

Used as the closing, before the signature, of a letter, especially between good friends or family members, or by the young.

Fondnoun

(obsolete) Fund, stock, or store.

Lovenoun

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Fondadjective

having or displaying warmth or affection;

affectionate childrencaring parentsa fond embracefond of his nephewa tender glancea warm embrace

Lovenoun

(obsolete) A thin silk material.

Fondadjective

extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent;

adoring grandparentsdeceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captainhopelessly spoiled by a fond mother

Lovenoun

A climbing plant, Clematis vitalba''.

Fondadjective

absurd or silly because unlikely;

fond hopes of becoming Presidentfond fancies

Lovenoun

(racquet sports) Zero, no score.

So that’s fifteen-love to Kournikova.

Fondadjective

(followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for;

fond of chocolatepartial to horror movies

Loveverb

To have a strong affection for (someone or something).

I love my spouse.I love you!

Loveverb

(transitive) To need, thrive on.

Mold loves moist, dark places.

Loveverb

To be strongly inclined towards something; an emphatic form of like.

I love walking barefoot on wet grass;I'd love to join the team;I love what you've done with your hair

Loveverb

To care deeply about, to be dedicated to (someone or something).

Loveverb

(transitive) To derive delight from a fact or situation.

I love the fact that the coffee shop now offers fat-free chai latte.

Loveverb

(transitive) To lust for.

Loveverb

To have sex with, (perhaps from make love.)

I wish I could love her all night long.

Loveverb

To praise; commend.

Loveverb

To praise as of value; prize; set a price on.

Lovenoun

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection;

his love for his workchildren need a lot of love

Lovenoun

any object of warm affection or devotion;

the theater was her first lovehe has a passion for cock fighting

Lovenoun

a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

Lovenoun

a deep feeling of sexual desire and attraction;

their love left them indifferent to their surroundingsshe was his first love

Lovenoun

a score of zero in tennis or squash;

it was 40 love

Lovenoun

sexual activities (often including sexual intercourse) between two people;

his lovemaking disgusted herhe hadn't had any love in monthshe has a very complicated love life

Loveverb

have a great affection or liking for;

I love French foodShe loves her boss and works hard for him

Loveverb

get pleasure from;

I love cooking

Loveverb

be enamored or in love with;

She loves her husband deeply

Loveverb

have sexual intercourse with;

This student sleeps with everyone in her dormAdam knew EveWere you ever intimate with this man?