fond
beginnerA2/fɒnd/ · fond
Having a strong affinity or liking for someone or something.
Meanings
Having a strong affinity or liking for someone or something.
کسی چیز یا شخص کے لیے سخت محبت یا رغبت رکھنا۔
محبت کرنے والا
mohabbat karne wala
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Common Collocations
- fond of animals
- fond memories
- fond look
Example Sentences
She is fond of reading books in her spare time.
وہ اپنے فارغ وقت میں کتابیں پڑھنے کی شوقین ہے۔
Woh apne farigh waqt mein kitabein parhne ki shauqeen hai.
He has always been fond of music and plays the guitar.
وہ ہمیشہ سے موسیقی کا شوقین رہا ہے اور گٹار بجاتا ہے۔
Woh hamesha se moseqi ka shauqeen raha hai aur guitar bajata hai.
They share a fond friendship that has lasted for years.
ان کی ایک محبت بھری دوستی ہے جو کئی سالوں سے جاری ہے۔
Un ki aik mohabbat bhari dosti hai jo kai saalon se jari hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'fond' like a friend you hold dear.
Picture a heart symbolizing love and affection.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت میں نہیں ہے فرق جینے اور مرنے کا، اسی کو دیکھ کر جیتے ہیں، جسے دیکھ کر مر جائیں۔
Mohabbat mein nahi hai farq jeene aur marne ka, isi ko dekh kar jeete hain, jise dekh kar mar jayein.
In love, there is no difference between living and dying; we live seeing the one by whom we would die.
— Mirza Ghalib, Diwan-e-Ghalib
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
محبت اندھی ہوتی ہے۔
Mohabbat andhi hoti hai.
Love is blind.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "fonder" — to be affectionate
First known use: 15th century
The word 'fond' has evolved from Old French meaning to be affectionate or to embrace strongly. Its usage in English began to signify a strong liking or affection towards someone or something.