Fond of meaning in English
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Definition
to be fond of (sbdy or sthg): to like, to love, to feel affection for (sbdy or sthg)
Bruno is fond of Susie. He always sits next to her at lunch.
Philip is fond of back massages. He goes to the masseuse twice a week.
fondly: affectionately, lovingly, tenderly, dearly
Pronunciation examples
UK: I'm very fond of chocolate soya milk.
US: I was never fond of 80s music.
Examples
- "Warbuckle : Well, I am fond of Miss Bliss."
- "Fondly Luna"
- "Warbuckle : Well, I am fond of gold."
- "He isn't very fond of socialists, especially those who spit on his shoes."
- "Bethany : Well obviously it's your decision Bruno, and I can see that you are fond of Mr. Oléré."
Exercise 1
Using terms from the dialogue, fill in the following blanks.
This term means to have a strong liking or affection for something or someone.
'I am particularly of my brother. He's easy to talk to and he's as handsome as me.'
This term describes an injustice or a complaint. We often use this term in an official capacity when we want to register or declare our unhappiness.
'I registered a against my work because I felt my boss had been sexually harassing me.'
This term means to have a strong liking or affection for something or someone.
'I am particularly of my brother. He's easy to talk to and he's as handsome as me.'
This term describes an injustice or a complaint. We often use this term in an official capacity when we want to register or declare our unhappiness.
'I registered a against my work because I felt my boss had been sexually harassing me.'
Using terms from the dialogue, fill in the following blanks.
This term means to have a strong liking or affection for something or someone.
'I am particularly fond 1 of my brother. He's easy to talk to and he's as handsome as me.'
This term describes an injustice or a complaint. We often use this term in an official capacity when we want to register or declare our unhappiness.
'I registered a grievance 2 against my work because I felt my boss had been sexually harassing me.'
This term means to have a strong liking or affection for something or someone.
'I am particularly fond 1 of my brother. He's easy to talk to and he's as handsome as me.'
This term describes an injustice or a complaint. We often use this term in an official capacity when we want to register or declare our unhappiness.
'I registered a grievance 2 against my work because I felt my boss had been sexually harassing me.'
1 fond: This is the correct answer. To be 'fond' of (ten pin bowling) means to have a strong affection for ten pin bowling. In the dialogue Bruno says to Leonard that Brian 'isn't very fond of socialists', this means that Brian doesn't like socialists. Note that this expression is always followed by the preposition 'OF', for example: I am fond of her, she is fond of sheep.
2 grievance: A 'grievance' is a term that is most commonly used in formal situations to describe a complaint or an injustice. For example, 'I filed a grievance against the police after they destroyed my front door.' In the dialogue, Leonard says 'it's my duty to negotiate worker's rights and grievances with the employer.' This means that Leonard, as a union representative, has the responsibility to bring complaints and grievances to Bruno's attention. Note that a 'grievance' can refer both to the complaint as well as the unjust act itself.
Exercise 2
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in this conversation.
This adjective describes something unwise or unintelligent, without good sense or judgment.
This adjective describes affection for someone or something.
This adjective describes something unwise or unintelligent, without good sense or judgment.
"His remarks to the boss resulted in him being fired".
This adjective describes affection for someone or something.
"I am very of my parents, but I am glad they live thousands of miles from me".
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in this conversation.
This adjective describes something unwise or unintelligent, without good sense or judgment.
This adjective describes affection for someone or something.
This adjective describes something unwise or unintelligent, without good sense or judgment.
"His foolish 1 remarks to the boss resulted in him being fired".
This adjective describes affection for someone or something.
"I am very fond 2 of my parents, but I am glad they live thousands of miles from me".
1 foolish: The adjective "foolish" means "silly" or "ridiculous" or "unintelligent". In this conversation, Bruno says that he and Horatio were "young and foolish" when they first started the business, and suggests that this is why Horatio wasn't included in the original shareholder's agreement. Other terms related to "foolish": "a fool" (a silly, ridiculous person), "foolishness" (silliness or ridiculousness), and "to fool" (to trick or deceive someone).
2 fond: "To be fond (of someone)" is to feel affection towards someone, or more simply, "to like them". Bethany Belovin says that Bruno "is fond of Horatio", meaning that Bruno likes Horatio. Other related terms: "fondness" (affection) and "fondly" (with affection).
Exercise 3
Luna has "excellent people skills". What does this mean?
Luna has "excellent people skills". What does this mean?
Do not mistake "skills" with the verb "to kill", which is to murder someone or end their life. Luna doesn't believe in capital punishment, and would never "execute" anyone.
The phrase "(I have) excellent people skills" does not express that Luna is looking for a (romantic) relationship.
Although Luna is probably "fond of" human beings, the phrase "(I have) excellent people skills" does not express Luna's affinity for "human beings" or people.
This is the best choice here. When Luna writes that she has "excellent people skills" she is expressing that she knows how to interact with people, or that she is talented in communicating with different types of people. We often find this expression in CV's, and hear it during job interviews.
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