2 Verbs to Use for the Word fond

Sir Robert was a very loyal man, and, very fond of his sovereign; but, what with the joy he felt at heart for the honour done him by his prince, and through the warmth he was in with continual toasting healths to the royal family, his lordship grew a little fond of his majesty, and entered into a familiarity not altogether so graceful in so public a place.

But I actually lodged in Passybeing fond of country pursuits and addicted to fresh airin a humble hostelry under the sign of the "Grey Cat"; and here, too, Theodore had a bed.

2 Verbs to Use for the Word  fond