grow on
Gradually become appealing
To grow on someone is to become gradually more liked or appreciated over time.
Something that grows on you initially seemed unappealing or unremarkable but wins you over through repeated exposure: I hated the song at first, but it's really grown on me.
The phrase implies a slow, almost involuntary shift in feeling rather than sudden conversion.
Make used to
- familiarityKnowledge through experience
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
- acquired tasteLiking developed over time
acclimatization · exposure · tolerance · warming up · conditioning · routine · normalization · assimilation
Warm liking or affection
- attachmentConnection or fondness
- likingPositive inclination toward
- admirationDeep respect felt
- warmthHeat you feel
appreciation · endearment · cherish · adoration · tenderness · closeness · affinity · devotion
accustom
Make used to
- familiarityKnowledge through experience
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
acquired taste · acclimatization · exposure · tolerance · warming up · conditioning · routine · normalization · assimilation · getting used to
fondness
Warm liking or affection
- attachmentConnection or fondness
- likingPositive inclination toward
- admirationDeep respect felt
warmth · appreciation · endearment · cherish · adoration · tenderness · closeness · affinity · devotion · enchantment
grow onwear thin
Become gradually tiresome
pall · wear out one's welcome · repel · put off · alienate
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