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Warm up to Meaning in English

expression

ˈwɔɹm/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
WAWRM-UP-tuh
wˈɔːm/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
WAWM-UP-TOO

التعريف

To gradually start liking or accepting someone or something after initially feeling uncertain or negative.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Informal, often used in social contexts. Common with people ('warm up to someone'), new ideas, or experiences. Implies a positive change over time. Not about physical warmth.

جمل نموذجية

It took me a while to warm up to my new job.

basic

He didn't warm up to the idea at first.

basic

The puppy warmed up to us after a few days.

basic

Give her some time, she'll warm up to you.

natural

It took the team a month to really warm up to their new coach.

natural

I wasn't sure about sushi, but I’ve really warmed up to it.

natural