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 is a related term of sympathetic.

As adjectives the difference between fond and sympathetic

is that fond is (chiefly|with of) having a liking or affection (for) while sympathetic is of, related to, showing, or characterized by sympathy.

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 is a related term of friendly.

As adjectives the difference between fond and friendly

is that fond is (chiefly|with of) having a liking or affection (for) while friendly is generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character.

As nouns the difference between fond and friendly

is that fond is the background design in lace-making while friendly is (sports) a game which is of no consequence in terms of ranking, betting etc.

As a verb fond

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

As an adverb friendly is

in a friendly manner, like a friend.

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.

As a verb fond is

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

Devoted is a synonym of fond.

In obsolete terms the difference between fond and devoted

is that fond is to caress; to fondle while devoted is cursed; doomed.

As a noun fond

is the background design in lace-making.

As nouns the difference between greed and fond

is that greed is a selfish or excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved, especially of money, wealth, food, or other possessions 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.

Amorous is a synonym of fond.

As adjectives the difference between amorous and fond

is that amorous is inclined or having a propensity to love, or to sexual enjoyment 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 adjectives the difference between fond and infatuated

is that fond is (chiefly|with of) having a liking or affection (for) while infatuated is marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness.

As verbs the difference between fond and infatuated

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

As a noun fond

is the background design in lace-making.

Lovesick is a related term of fond.

As adjectives the difference between lovesick and fond

is that lovesick is behaving oddly, or as though in distress, due to being overcome by feelings of love 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.