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fond

Fond vs Flirtatious - What's the difference?

fond | flirtatious |


As adjectives the difference between fond and flirtatious

is that fond is having a liking or affection (for) while flirtatious is of or pertaining to flirtation.

As a noun fond

is the background design in lace-making.

As a verb fond

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

Fond vs Wallpaper - What's the difference?

fond | wallpaper |


As nouns the difference between fond and wallpaper

is that fond is the background design in lace-making while wallpaper is (uncountable) decorative paper-like material used to cover the inner walls of buildings.

As verbs the difference between fond and wallpaper

is that fond is (obsolete) to have a foolish affection for, to be fond of while wallpaper is to cover (a wall, a room, etc ) with wallpaper.

As an adjective fond

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

Impassioned vs Fond - What's the difference?

impassioned | fond | Related terms |

Impassioned is a related term of fond.


As adjectives the difference between impassioned and fond

is that impassioned is filled with intense emotion or passion; fervent 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.

Demonstrative vs Fond - What's the difference?

demonstrative | fond | Related terms |

Demonstrative is a related term of fond.


As adjectives the difference between demonstrative and fond

is that demonstrative is 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.

Tenderhearted vs Fond - What's the difference?

tenderhearted | fond | Related terms |

Tenderhearted is a related term of fond.


As adjectives the difference between tenderhearted and fond

is that tenderhearted is compassionate for another's distress 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.

Fond vs Attached - What's the difference?

fond | attached |


As adjectives the difference between fond and attached

is that fond is (chiefly|with of) having a liking or affection (for) while attached is in a romantic or sexual relationship.

As verbs the difference between fond and attached

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

As a noun fond

is the background design in lace-making.

Lenient vs Fond - What's the difference?

lenient | fond |


As adjectives the difference between lenient and fond

is that lenient is lax; tolerant of deviation; permissive; not strict while fond is (chiefly|with of) having a liking or affection (for).

As nouns the difference between lenient and fond

is that lenient is (medicine) a lenitive; an emollient 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.

Fond vs Solicitous - What's the difference?

fond | solicitous | Related terms |

Fond is a related term of solicitous.


As adjectives the difference between fond and solicitous

is that fond is (chiefly|with of) having a liking or affection (for) while solicitous is disposed to solicit; eager to obtain something desirable, or to avoid anything evil; concerned; anxious; careful.

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.

Passion vs Fond - What's the difference?

passion | fond |


In obsolete terms the difference between passion and fond

is that passion is to suffer pain or sorrow; to experience a passion; to be extremely agitated while fond is to caress; to fondle.

As an adjective fond is

having a liking or affection (for).

Fond vs Keenon - What's the difference?

fond | keenon |

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