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i like eating vs i'm fond of eating

Both phrases are correct and convey a similar meaning. 'I like eating' is a simple and common way to express enjoyment of eating. 'I'm fond of eating' is a bit more formal. It may sound a bit old-fashioned, but it conveys the same idea.
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i like eating

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express enjoyment of eating.

This phrase is a simple and common way to express that you enjoy eating.

Examples:

  • I like eating ice cream.
  • She likes eating sushi.
  • They like eating pizza.
  • He likes eating fruits.
  • We like eating pasta.
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Alternatives:

  • I enjoy eating
  • I love eating
  • I'm a fan of eating
  • I have a liking for eating
  • I have a preference for eating

i'm fond of eating

This phrase is correct but a bit more formal and old-fashioned compared to 'I like eating'.

'I'm fond of eating' is a more formal way to express that you enjoy eating, suitable for written or formal contexts.

Examples:

  • I'm fond of eating Italian food.
  • She's fond of eating desserts.
  • He's fond of eating spicy food.
  • They're fond of eating Chinese cuisine.
  • We're fond of eating homemade meals.
  • Aug 12, 2015 ... Personally, I'm fond of eating the peanut butter ones in the shower." This year Maddie sold 11,002 boxes in a week- more than any Girl Scout ...
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  • For the 5 people I'd want the least, again, off the cuff: Brandon Hantz; J'dia, because I'm fond of eating; Phillip Sheppard, because i hate my nicknames; and  ...
  • Hi fellas! Angel is the name. Full blooded Filipino.15 but mentally 7. Junior HS & a proud YFC. I'm fond of EATING, EATING and EATING and I dream of filling the ...

Alternatives:

  • I enjoy eating
  • I love eating
  • I'm a fan of eating
  • I have a liking for eating
  • I have a preference for eating

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