take into heart

take someone (or an animal) into one's heart

Fig. to grow to love and trust someone or an animal; to receive a newcomer graciously and lovingly. He was such a cute little boy. We took him into our hearts immediately. We loved the puppy instantly and took her into our hearts at once.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Hardeep	-	Indian (Sikh)
Regan	['ri:gən]
Lavena	-	English (Rare)
Ayelen	-	Native American, Mapuche
Walden	['wɔ:ldən]
Ludde	-	Swedish