## Meanings
1. Having a liking or affection for someone or something.
2. Showing love and warmth; affectionate.
3. Hoped for but unlikely to come true.

## Examples
- I am very fond of this old song.
- They said a fond farewell at the station.
- He had fond hopes of becoming a famous actor.

## Synonyms
- fondle
- pet

## Derived Forms
- fondish
- fondle
- fondling
- fondly
- fondness
- fondsome
- overfond
- unfond

## Roots and Affixes
- Root: fond

## Etymology
From Middle English fond, fonned, past participle of fonnen (“to be foolish, be simple, dote”), equivalent to fon + -ed. More at fon.

## AI Etymology
Fond comes from Middle English fond, fonned, past participle of fonnen (“to be foolish, be simple, dote”), equivalent to fon + -ed. More at fon. In current use, the main senses are “Having a liking or affection for someone or something” and “Showing love and warmth; affectionate”.

## Topics
- Emotions & Feelings

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