Cool MateMeaning of Take to
To develop a liking or affection for someone or something.
In simple words: To start to like someone or something.
Take to in a sentence
- I didn't like the movie at first, but I really took to it by the end.
- After spending time in the city, I took to the local cuisine.
- She took to her new pet immediately and adores it.
- He always struggled with math, but he took to it once he had a good tutor.
- Many students take to the online learning environment quickly.
How to use Take to
Use 'take to' when expressing an affection or liking for someone or something. It's informal and often used in spoken English.
Grammar pattern
take to + object
Memory hint
Think of taking a liking to someone like taking a VIP ticket to their show.
Related words
Collocations with Take to
- take to someone
- take to something
- easily take to
- begin to take to
- slowly take to
Synonyms for Take to
- grow fond of
- develop an affection for
- become attached to
- take a shine to
- warm up to
Common mistakes with Take to
- Using 'take to' incorrectly as 'begin to train' instead of 'develop a liking'.
- Confusing with 'take on', which means to accept a responsibility.
- Using 'take to' in a negative context when it is typically positive.
Take to appears in
Take to in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أُعجب بـ / أحبّ
تبدأ تحب شخص أو شيء.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পছন্দ করতে শুরু করা
কাউকে বা কোনো কিছুকে পছন্দ করতে শুরু করা।
- GermanDeutsch
sich gewöhnen an, mögen lernen
Anfangen, jemanden oder etwas zu mögen.
- SpanishEspañol
Aficionarse a, acostumbrarse a
Empezar a que te guste alguien o algo.
- Persianفارسی
علاقه پیدا کردن به
شروع به دوست داشتن کسی یا چیزی کردن.
- FrenchFrançais
S'attacher à, prendre goût à
Commencer à aimer quelqu'un ou quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मन लगना, पसंद आने लगना
किसी को या किसी चीज़ को पसंद करने लगना।
- ItalianItaliano
Appassionarsi a, prendere gusto a
Iniziare ad apprezzare qualcuno o qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Gostar de, adaptar-se a
Começar a gostar de alguém ou de algo.
- RussianРусский
Пристраститься к, полюбить
Начать любить кого-то или что-то.
- Urduاردو
پسند کرنا، عادت ڈالنا
کسی کو یا کسی چیز کو پسند کرنا شروع کر دینا۔
- Chinese中文
喜欢上, 适应
开始喜欢上某人或某物。
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Frequently asked questions about Take to
What does Take to mean?
To start to like someone or something.
What is the definition of Take to?
To develop a liking or affection for someone or something.
How do you use Take to in a sentence?
I didn't like the movie at first, but I really took to it by the end.
Can you give another example of Take to?
After spending time in the city, I took to the local cuisine.
What are synonyms for Take to?
Common alternatives include grow fond of, develop an affection for, become attached to, take a shine to, warm up to.
What words go with Take to?
It commonly pairs with take to someone, take to something, easily take to, begin to take to, slowly take to.
What are common mistakes when using Take to?
Using 'take to' incorrectly as 'begin to train' instead of 'develop a liking'. Confusing with 'take on', which means to accept a responsibility. Using 'take to' in a negative context when it is typically positive.
How do you pronounce Take to?
US: //teɪk tə//, UK: //teɪk tə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Take to?
Use 'take to' when expressing an affection or liking for someone or something. It's informal and often used in spoken English.