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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Fonder helps transgender people find shelter, housing and employment, as well as support with legal paperwork and driving people to appointments, among other needs.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2024

And “I couldn’t shake it from my mind,” said the 56-year-old Fonder, who played baseball in high school and while in the Air Force.

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

Pat was the urchin's name—a red-hair'd youth, Fonder of purl and skittle-grounds than truth.

From Rejected Addresses by Smith, James