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!

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Mitsuko	mee-tsoo-ko	Japanese
Stepan	stye-PAHN (Russian), stee-PAHN (Russian)	Russian, Armenian
Valpuri	VAHL-puu-ree	Finnish
Felix	FE-liks (German, Swedish), FAY-liks (Dutch), FEE-liks (English)	German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, English, Romanian, Ancient Roman, Biblical, Biblical Lati
JolÁN	-	Hungarian
Costanzo	-	Italian