Take a liking to Meaning in English
expression
TAYK uh LY-king tuh
TAYK uh LY-king too
Definition
To begin to like someone or something, often unexpectedly or after getting to know them.
Usage & Nuances
This expression is semi-formal and often refers to a gradual or surprising development of affection or preference. Commonly used with people, animals, hobbies, or foods. It is not as strong as 'fall in love with'. Usually used in the past ('took a liking to').
Spanish: cogerle cariño a - empezar a gustarPortuguese (BR): pegar-se o gostar de - começar a gostar dePortuguese (PT): afeiçoar-se a - começar a gostar deChinese (Simplified): 开始喜欢Chinese (Traditional): 開始喜歡Hindi: पसंद आना शुरू करनाArabic: يأخذ في الإعجاب بـ - يبدأ في حبBengali: পছন্দ করে ফেলা - অনুভূতি জন্মানোRussian: проникнуться симпатией - почувствовать склонностьJapanese: 好意を持つ - 気に入るVietnamese: bắt đầu thích - có cảm tình vớiKorean: 호감을 갖다 - 좋아하게 되다Turkish: hoşlanmaya başlamakUrdu: دل لگ جانا - پسند آ جاناIndonesian: mulai menyukai - tertarik pada
Example Sentences
She quickly took a liking to her new puppy.
basic
He took a liking to chess after his first game.
basic
It took me a while to take a liking to spicy food.
basic
After meeting the team, I really took a liking to everyone.
natural
I didn't expect to take a liking to city life so fast.
natural
Kids usually take a liking to people who are patient with them.
natural