fond

As adjectives the difference between dearest and fond

is that dearest is (dear) while fond is (chiefly|with of) having a liking or affection (for).

As nouns the difference between dearest and fond

is that dearest is a beloved person; a term of endearment while fond is the background design in lace-making.

As a verb fond is

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

As adjectives the difference between zealous and fond

is that zealous is full of zeal; ardent, fervent; exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion while fond is (chiefly|with of) having a liking or affection (for).

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.

As nouns the difference between bane and fond

is that bane is dwelling, abode, residence, half dilapidated house 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.

As verbs the difference between desire and fond

is that desire is to want; to wish for earnestly while fond is to have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.

As nouns the difference between desire and fond

is that desire is someone or something wished for while fond is the background design in lace-making.

As an adjective fond is

having a liking or affection (for).

As nouns the difference between fond and doctrine

is that fond is the background design in lace-making while doctrine is a belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.

As an adjective fond

is having a liking or affection (for).

As a verb fond

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

In cooking terms the difference between fond and fool

is that fond is brown residue in pans from cooking meats and vegetables while fool is a type of dessert made of puréed fruit and custard or cream.

As nouns the difference between fond and fool

is that fond is the background design in lace-making while fool is a person with poor judgment or little intelligence.

As verbs the difference between fond and fool

is that fond is to have a foolish affection for, to be fond of while fool is to trick; to make a fool of someone.

As an adjective fond

is having a liking or affection (for).

As nouns the difference between predilection and fond

is that predilection is predilection 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.

As nouns the difference between fond and liking

is that fond is the background design in lace-making while liking is a like; a predilection.

As verbs the difference between fond and liking

is that fond is to have a foolish affection for, to be fond of while liking is present participle of lang=en.

As an adjective fond

is having a liking or affection (for).

In obsolete terms the difference between fond and eager

is that fond is to caress; to fondle while eager is sharp; keen; bitter; severe.

As a verb fond

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

Fond is a related term of amatory.

As adjectives the difference between fond and amatory

is that fond is (chiefly|with of) having a liking or affection (for) while amatory is of or relating to love, especially sexual love.

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.