fond regard

Thân thiện

She holds her grandmother's photo with fond regard.

Definition

Noun: A feeling of affection, liking, or esteem directed towards a person or an institution. It implies a warm, tender, and caring sentiment.

Usage

"Fond regard" is a formal or literary phrase used to express a deep, affectionate respect or liking. It is often used to describe a sustained, positive feeling rather than a fleeting emotion.

Examples

• She held him in fond regard long after their collaboration ended.
• The alumni have a fond regard for their old university.
• Despite their differences, he always spoke of his former mentor with fond regard.

Advanced Usage

• To hold someone/something in fond regard: This is the most common construction, emphasizing the act of possessing and maintaining this feeling.
  • The community holds the retired doctor in fond regard for her decades of service.

Variants and Related Words

• Regard (noun): Consideration or attention; respect and esteem. (Note: "Regard" alone is more neutral and less affectionate than "fond regard").
• Fondness (noun): Affection or liking for someone or something.
• Affection (noun): A gentle feeling of fondness or liking.

Synonyms

• Affection
• Esteem
• Admiration
• Liking
• Respect

Antonyms

• Disdain
• Contempt
• Disregard
• Dislike

Học thuật

Noun

1. a feeling of affection for a person or an institution

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