taking a liking to
Growing to appreciate
Taking a liking to means beginning to feel fondness or attraction toward someone or something.
The phrase suggests affection that develops naturally rather than immediately: She took a liking to the stray cat and eventually adopted it.
Often implies approval that wasn't guaranteed: The boss took a liking to him right away.
- befriendingBecoming close to someone
- hitting it offConnecting well instantly
- inclinationDisposition toward something
- pursuingSeeking to attain
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
preference · enjoying · soft spot · endearment · valuing · warmth · fancying · sweet on · tenderness · admiration · cherishing · adoration · adopting · savoring · affection · embracing · supporting · attraction
intensity/speed of feeling
taking a liking tolove at first sight
Immediate romantic attraction to stranger
taking, taken, undertaking, liking, unlikely, likelihood, dislike, alike