Fawn ( verb , noun , adjective )

(As a verb)

Fawn ( verb )

1. To seek or show affection or attention, especially in an obsequious or ingratiating manner.
2. To try to gain favor by flattery or servile behavior.

Origin:

Middle english faunen, from old english fægnian; akin to old high german fagnen to rejoice, latin favere to be favorable.

Examples:

1. He fawned over the new boss in hopes of getting a promotion.
2. She fawned over the guests, hoping to impress them.
3. The dog fawned on its owner, wagging its tail and licking its face.
4. The politician fawned over the voter, promising to fix all their problems.
5. He fawned over the rich and powerful, but ignored the poor.

(As a noun)

Fawn ( noun )

1. To seek or show affection or attention, especially in an obsequious or ingratiating manner.
2. To try to gain favor by flattery or servile behavior.

Origin:

Middle english faunen, from old english fægnian; akin to old high german fagnen to rejoice, latin favere to be favorable.

Examples:

1. He fawned over the new boss in hopes of getting a promotion.
2. She fawned over the guests, hoping to impress them.
3. The dog fawned on its owner, wagging its tail and licking its face.
4. The politician fawned over the voter, promising to fix all their problems.
5. He fawned over the rich and powerful, but ignored the poor.

(As an adjective)

Fawn ( adjective )

1. To seek or show affection or attention, especially in an obsequious or ingratiating manner.
2. To try to gain favor by flattery or servile behavior.

Origin:

Middle english faunen, from old english fægnian; akin to old high german fagnen to rejoice, latin favere to be favorable.

Examples:

1. He fawned over the new boss in hopes of getting a promotion.
2. She fawned over the guests, hoping to impress them.
3. The dog fawned on its owner, wagging its tail and licking its face.
4. The politician fawned over the voter, promising to fix all their problems.
5. He fawned over the rich and powerful, but ignored the poor.