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
Krzysztof	KZHISH-tawf	Polish
Loraine	lə-RAYN	English
Ming	-	Chinese
Nicoline	-	French, Dutch
Alsopp	['ɔ:lsɔp]
Sloane	SLON	English (Rare)