Fond of or Fond for? Which Is Correct?
Quick Answer
"Fond of" is always correct. "Fond for" is a preposition error. Say "I am fond of music," not "I am fond for music."
The Rule
fond + of + noun / pronoun / gerund
"Fond" is an adjective with a fixed preposition: "of." It describes a liking or affection for someone or something. There is no situation where "fond for" is grammatically correct in standard English.
✔ Correct
- fond of music
- fond of her grandmother
- fond of reading
- very fond of cooking
✘ Incorrect
- fond for music
- fond for her grandmother
- fond for reading
- very fond for cooking
Examples
Using "Fond of" to Express Degrees of Feeling
"Fond" describes a mild to strong liking. You can intensify it with adverbs:
- • quite fond of: a moderate liking
- • very fond of: a strong liking
- • particularly fond of: a specific preference
- • grow fond of: to develop a liking over time
"She became quite fond of her new neighbourhood."
"He is particularly fond of jazz music."
Common Mistakes
Incorrect: I am fond for reading novels.
Correct: I am fond of reading novels.
Incorrect: My grandfather was fond for old movies.
Correct: My grandfather was fond of old movies.
Practice
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
"My children are very fond _____ watching cartoons." (of / for)