cherish a fondness
/ˈtʃɛrɪʃ ə ˈfɒndnəs/
Meaning
This expression means to hold and nurture a warm, affectionate feeling for someone or something over a long period of time. It is a formal and elegant way to describe long-standing affection, often used in literature, formal letters, or nostalgic conversations.
Examples
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Even after decades of living apart, they both continued to cherish a fondness for their childhood friends.
Even after decades of living apart, they both continued to cherish a fondness for their childhood friends.
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She will always cherish a fondness for her first mentor, who guided her through her early academic career.
She will always cherish a fondness for her first mentor, who guided her through her early academic career.
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Despite their differences in politics, the two old colleagues cherish a fondness that transcends debate.
Despite their differences in politics, the two old colleagues cherish a fondness that transcends debate.
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He secretly cherished a fondness for her, though he never found the courage to express it openly.
He secretly cherished a fondness for her, though he never found the courage to express it openly.
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To cherish a fondness for the past is natural, but one must also look forward to the future.
To cherish a fondness for the past is natural, but one must also look forward to the future.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I cherish a fondness to watch classic movies.
✓ I cherish a fondness for watching classic movies.
The expression 'cherish a fondness' must be followed by the preposition 'for' and a noun or gerund, not an infinitive verb.
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✗ He cherishes a fondness about his old hometown.
✓ He cherishes a fondness for his old hometown.
The noun 'fondness' always collocates with the preposition 'for', not 'about' or 'with'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Though they parted ways, he still ___ for his first business partner.
💡 Holds a warm, affectionate feeling over time.
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cherishes a fondness
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Many local residents ___ for the old library before it was demolished.
💡 Nurtured a warm affection in the past.
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cherished a fondness