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Fond vs Warm - What's the difference?

fond | warm | Related terms |

Warm is a synonym of fond.



As adjectives the difference between fond and warm

is that fond is having a liking or affection (for) while warm is having a temperature slightly higher than usual, but still pleasant; mildly hot.

As nouns the difference between fond and warm

is that fond is the background design in lace-making while warm is the act of warming, or the state of being warmed; a heating.

As verbs the difference between fond and warm

is that fond is to have a foolish affection for, to be fond of while warm is to make or keep warm.

Fond vs Tender - What's the difference?

fond | tender | Related terms |

Fond is a related term of tender.


As nouns the difference between fond and tender

is that fond is the background design in lace-making while tender is (label) (l) (fuel-carrying railroad car).

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.

Passionate vs Fond - What's the difference?

passionate | fond | Related terms |


In obsolete terms the difference between passionate and fond

is that passionate is to express with great emotion while fond is to caress; to fondle.

Fond vs Benevolent - What's the difference?

fond | benevolent | Related terms |

Fond is a related term of benevolent.


As adjectives the difference between fond and benevolent

is that fond is (chiefly|with of) having a liking or affection (for) while benevolent is having a disposition to do good.

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.

Administer vs Fond - What's the difference?

administer | fond |


As verbs the difference between administer and fond

is that administer is to cause to take, either by openly offering or through deceit 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).

As a noun fond is

the background design in lace-making.

Fond vs Sturian - What's the difference?

fond | sturian |


As verbs the difference between fond and sturian

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

As an adjective fond

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

As a noun fond

is the background design in lace-making.

Fond vs Tatar - What's the difference?

fond | tatar |


As nouns the difference between fond and tatar

is that fond is the background design in lace-making while Tatar is a person belonging to one of several Turkic, Tatar-speaking ethnic groups in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.

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.

As a proper noun Tatar is

an agglutinative language belonging to the Uralian group of the Northwestern branch of Turkic languages. It is an official language of Tatarstan. There are some eight million speakers spread across Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.

Fond vs Atin - What's the difference?

fond | atin |

Fond vs Doting - What's the difference?

fond | doting | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between fond and doting

is that fond is having a liking or affection (for) while doting is characterized by giving love and affection.

As nouns the difference between fond and doting

is that fond is the background design in lace-making while doting is excessive fondness; reverence.

As verbs the difference between fond and doting

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

Fond vs Enamoured - What's the difference?

fond | enamoured | Related terms |

Fond is a related term of enamoured.


As adjectives the difference between fond and enamoured

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

As verbs the difference between fond and enamoured

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

As a noun fond

is the background design in lace-making.

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