took a liking to
Grew to appreciate
When someone took a liking to something or someone, it means they developed a fondness or preference for it.
This phrase is often used to describe the beginning of an affection or interest: She took a liking to the new café in town and visits it every morning.
- befriendedBecame a companion to
- hit it offConnect immediately upon meeting
- embracedHeld someone warmly
- favoredShown special preference
- discoveredFound something previously unknown
noticed · affection · soft spot for · fondness · encountered · admiration · infatuation · fell for · welcomed · endearment · tenderness · sweet on · observed · attraction · cherished · warmth · introduced · experienced
affective response
took a liking totook against
couldn't stand · turned against · loathed · despised · detested
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