fonder

ADJECTIVE

have a liking or taste for

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affectionate enamored indulgent sentimental sympathetic

WEAK

addicted adoring amorous attached caring devoted doting keen on lovesome lovey-dovey loving mushy partial predisposed responsive romantic silly over tender warm

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cold cool

WEAK

hating hostile

Example Sentences

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At sentencing, Fonder said she “did not do this terrible thing.”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2018

Fonder said O’Neill mentioned he was putting together the softball teams when were both volunteering at a free Easter lunch at the First United Methodist Church.

From Washington Times • May 12, 2018

Humility Makes The Heart Grow Fonder: After surviving their cave jump, Nikki and Juan Pablo sat down to dinner where Nikki boldly confessed, “I think I’m super-compassionate. I think I have a huge heart.”

From Time • Feb. 4, 2014

Fredrik Colliander of Carnegie Fonder AB says corruption and corporate governance concerns justify a discount to nations such as Brazil.

From BusinessWeek • Mar. 17, 2011

"Fonder van you are of Bell or ve Butcha—or me?"

From Short Stories for English Courses by Mikels, Rosa Mary Redding