take a liking to
Start to appreciate
To take a liking to someone or something is to begin to find them pleasant or appealing.
The phrase suggests an attraction that develops naturally rather than being forced: She took a liking to him right away.
Often used when the fondness is somewhat unexpected or spontaneous: The cat took a liking to the neighbor's dog.
- go forSeek or prefer
- warm up toGradually become fond of
- likeComparable to, or enjoy
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
fancy · warmth · inclination · favor · attachment · preference · endearment · admiration · cotton to · interest · partiality · taste · favorability · appreciation · enjoyment · infatuation · friendship · attraction
affective disposition
take a liking totake against
Develop irrational hostility toward
turn against · reject · shun · spurn · take a dim view of
take, takes, taken, taking, taker, takers, uptake, intake, retake