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be fond of
[/bi fɑːnd əv/]
verb phrase
gostar de
1.
to like or enjoy something/someone; to have affection or preference for
She is fond of chocolate.
Ela gosta de chocolate.
2.
to have a warm affection or liking for a person
He grew fond of his new colleague.
Ele ficou afeiçoado ao seu novo colega.
Synonyms
like
enjoy
love
adore
be attached to
have a preference for
Antonyms
dislike
hate
detest
loathe
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
gostar de
most common usage
Brazil
ser afeiçoado a
more formal, indicates deeper affection
Portugal
gostar de
standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian
Portugal
ter afeição a
more literary or formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
be sweet on someone
take a shine to
grow fond of
become attached to
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