be fond of (someone or something)

To have an affinity for someone or something. I'm not too fond of Mike—he really annoys me sometimes. I'm cold all the time, so I'm quite fond of summer weather. I do love to read, but I'm not fond of books that get too weird or are meant for academics.

See also: fond, of

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fond
fond of
fond of (someone or something)
become fond of (someone or something)
be partial to (someone or something)
partial
(as) serious as a heart attack
(I'm) just joking
(I'm) just joshing (you)
partial to (someone or something)

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