What is another word for is fond of?

Pronunciation: [ɪz fˈɒnd ɒv] (IPA)

The expression "is fond of" expresses a positive feeling towards a person, an activity, or a thing. Some synonyms for this expression include: likes, loves, enjoys, adores, appreciates, cherishes, treasures, relishes, takes pleasure in, is passionate about, has a soft spot for, has a liking for, has a fondness for, and has a taste for. Using these synonyms can add variety and interest to our writing or speech. For example: "She adores reading novels", "He takes pleasure in playing chess", "They have a liking for exotic foods". Each of these synonyms captures a slightly different nuance of the positive emotion conveyed by "is fond of".

What are the hypernyms for Is fond of?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for is fond of?

Antonyms for 'is fond of' include dislike, hate, loath, detest, despise, abhor, and repel. When someone "is fond of" something or someone, they feel a sense of affection and attraction towards it. In contrast, when someone dislikes or hates something, they have a strong negative feeling and repulsion for it. For instance, a person may be fond of spending time with their friends, but they may also loath spending time with their boss. Similarly, a person may be fond of chocolate, but may abhor sour fruits. Antonyms for "is fond of" are handy when you want to communicate the opposite sentiment of liking or appreciation.

What are the antonyms for Is fond of?

Famous quotes with Is fond of

  • I am not one who was born in the custody of wisdom; I am one who is fond of olden times and intense in quest of the sacred knowing of the ancients.
    Gustave Courbet
  • The man who is fond of books is usually a man of lofty thought, and of elevated opinions.
    John Dawkins
  • Man is fond of counting his troubles, but he does not count his joys. If he counted them up as he ought to, he would see that every lot has enough happiness provided for it.
    Fyodor Dostoevsky
  • If a dog jumps into your lap, it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat does the same thing, it is because your lap is warmer.
    Alfred North Whitehead
  • Man is fond of counting his troubles, but he does not count his joys. If he counted them up as he ought to, he would see that every lot has enough happiness provided for it.
    Fyodor Dostoevsky

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