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
Tove	-	Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Corneille	kor-NAY	French (Archaic)
Can	-	Turkish
Jancsi	YAWN-chee	Hungarian
Karena	-	English (Rare)
Ese	AY-sə	Frisian