take a liking to (someone or something)



take a liking to (someone or something)

To have or develop a fondness for or inclination toward something or someone; to be attracted to or desire someone or something. I never used to like onions as a kid, but I've taken a liking to them as I've grown older. I think Jennifer has taken a liking to my friend Tommy; I must try to set them up on a date!
See also: liking, take

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Donatianus-Late Roman
Quang-Vietnamese
Njord-Norse Mythology, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Gleason['gli:sən]
Firminfeer-MENFrench
VilhjÁLmur-Icelandic