took to
Developed affinity for
Took to describes developing an affinity or habit.
To take to someone or something is to begin liking them: She took to him immediately, The cat never took to the new house.
It also means adopting a practice, often with enthusiasm or desperation: He took to drinking after the divorce, They took to the streets in protest.
- adoptedMade legally one's own
- embracedHeld someone warmly
- gravitatedWas naturally attracted toward
- assumedTaken as true
- favoredShown special preference
acquired · started · acclimated · headed · accustomed · began · hit the ground running · integrated · habituated · ventured · accepted · reacted · turned · engaged · moved · leaned · practiced · responded