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Interest vs Fond - What's the difference?

interest | fond |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between interest and fond

is that interest is (obsolete) to cause or permit to share while fond is (obsolete) to caress; to fondle.

As nouns the difference between interest and fond

is that interest is while fond is the background design in lace-making.

As verbs the difference between interest and fond

is that interest is to engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing while fond is (obsolete) to have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.

As an adjective fond is

(chiefly|with of) having a liking or affection (for).

Fond vs Dear - What's the difference?

fond | dear |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between fond and dear

is that fond is (obsolete) to caress; to fondle while dear is (obsolete) dearly; at a high price.

As adjectives the difference between fond and dear

is that fond is (chiefly|with of) having a liking or affection (for) while dear is loved; lovable or dear can be severe(ly affected), sore.

As nouns the difference between fond and dear

is that fond is the background design in lace-making while dear is a very kind, loving person.

As verbs the difference between fond and dear

is that fond is (obsolete) to have a foolish affection for, to be fond of while dear is (obsolete) to endear.

As an adverb dear is

(obsolete) dearly; at a high price.

Construct vs Fond - What's the difference?

construct | fond |


As nouns the difference between construct and fond

is that construct is something constructed from parts while fond is the background design in lace-making.

As verbs the difference between construct and fond

is that construct is to build or form (something) by assembling parts while fond is (obsolete) to have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.

As an adjective fond is

(chiefly|with of) having a liking or affection (for).

Excited vs Fond - What's the difference?

excited | fond |


As adjectives the difference between excited and fond

is that excited is having great enthusiasm while fond is (chiefly|with of) having a liking or affection (for).

As verbs the difference between excited and fond

is that excited is while fond is (obsolete) to have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.

As a noun fond is

the background design in lace-making.

Amateur vs Fond - What's the difference?

amateur | fond |


As nouns the difference between amateur and fond

is that amateur is while fond is the background design in lace-making.

As an adjective fond is

(chiefly|with of) having a liking or affection (for).

As a verb fond is

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

Fond vs Undefined - What's the difference?

fond | undefined |


As adjectives the difference between fond and undefined

is that fond is (chiefly|with of) having a liking or affection (for) while undefined is lacking a definition or value.

As a noun fond

is the background design in lace-making.

As a verb fond

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

Admiration vs Fond - What's the difference?

admiration | fond |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between admiration and fond

is that admiration is (obsolete) cause of admiration; something to excite wonder, or pleased surprise while fond is (obsolete) to caress; to fondle.

As nouns the difference between admiration and fond

is that admiration is wonder mingled with approbation or delight; an emotion excited by a person or thing possessed of wonderful or high excellence; as, admiration of a beautiful woman, of a landscape, of virtue while fond is the background design in lace-making.

As an adjective fond is

(chiefly|with of) having a liking or affection (for).

As a verb fond is

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

Attachment vs Fond - What's the difference?

attachment | fond |


As nouns the difference between attachment and fond

is that attachment is the act or process of (physically or figuratively) attaching while fond is the background design in lace-making.

As an adjective fond is

(chiefly|with of) having a liking or affection (for).

As a verb fond is

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

Fond vs Care - What's the difference?

fond | care |


As nouns the difference between fond and care

is that fond is the background design in lace-making while care is tear, rift, crack.

As an adjective fond

is (chiefly|with of) having a liking or affection (for).

As a verb fond

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

Bend vs Fond - What's the difference?

bend | fond |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between bend and fond

is that bend is (obsolete) turn; purpose; inclination; ends while fond is (obsolete) to caress; to fondle.

As verbs the difference between bend and fond

is that bend is to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means while fond is (obsolete) to have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.

As nouns the difference between bend and fond

is that bend is a curve while fond is the background design in lace-making.

As an adjective fond is

(chiefly|with of) having a liking or affection (for).

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