Cool MateMeaning of He was fond of
Having a strong affection or liking for someone or something.
In simple words: He liked something a lot.
He was fond of in a sentence
- He was fond of playing the guitar in his free time.
- She was fond of her grandmother's stories.
- The children were fond of visiting the zoo every weekend.
- He was fond of reading fantasy novels before bed.
- She felt fond of her childhood friends even after years apart.
How to use He was fond of
Use in friendly conversations. It can express affection or preference but might be too informal in academic writing.
Grammar pattern
be + fond of + object
Memory hint
Think of a dog being fond of its owner, wagging its tail happily.
Related words
Collocations with He was fond of
- be fond of
- fond of animals
- fond of music
- fond of sports
- fond of cooking
Synonyms for He was fond of
- fondness for
- liking
- affection for
- enjoyment of
- preference for
Common mistakes with He was fond of
- Confusing 'fond of' with 'fond' as an adjective, missing 'of'.
- Using 'fond of' with verbs directly instead of nouns.
- Overusing 'fond of' instead of using more specific verbs like 'enjoy'.
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He was fond of in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
كان يحب
كان يحب شيئًا كثيرًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
তার প্রিয় ছিল
সে কোনো কিছু খুব পছন্দ করত।
- GermanDeutsch
Er mochte ... sehr, Er hatte ... gern
Er mochte etwas sehr.
- SpanishEspañol
Le gustaba
Le gustaba mucho algo.
- Persianفارسی
او به... علاقه داشت
او خیلی چیزی را دوست داشت.
- FrenchFrançais
Il aimait bien
Il aimait beaucoup quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
उसे पसंद था
उसे कोई चीज़ बहुत पसंद थी।
- ItalianItaliano
Gli piaceva, Era affezionato a, Amava
Qualcosa gli piaceva un sacco.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Ele gostava de
Ele gostava muito de algo.
- RussianРусский
Он любил
Ему что-то очень нравилось.
- Urduاردو
اُسے پسند تھا
اُسے کوئی چیز بہت پسند تھی۔
- Chinese中文
He was fond of
他很喜欢某样东西。
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Frequently asked questions about He was fond of
What does He was fond of mean?
He liked something a lot.
What is the definition of He was fond of?
Having a strong affection or liking for someone or something.
How do you use He was fond of in a sentence?
He was fond of playing the guitar in his free time.
Can you give another example of He was fond of?
She was fond of her grandmother's stories.
What are synonyms for He was fond of?
Common alternatives include fondness for, liking, affection for, enjoyment of, preference for.
What words go with He was fond of?
It commonly pairs with be fond of, fond of animals, fond of music, fond of sports, fond of cooking.
What are common mistakes when using He was fond of?
Confusing 'fond of' with 'fond' as an adjective, missing 'of'. Using 'fond of' with verbs directly instead of nouns. Overusing 'fond of' instead of using more specific verbs like 'enjoy'.
How do you pronounce He was fond of?
US: //hi wəz fɑnd əv//, UK: //hiː wəz fɒnd əv//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use He was fond of?
Use in friendly conversations. It can express affection or preference but might be too informal in academic writing.