Warm to Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɔɹm/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
WAWRM too, tuh, ti
wˈɔːm/ /tˈuː
WAWM TOO
Definition
To gradually begin to like someone, something, or an idea, especially after not being sure at first.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is informal and often used about people, activities, or ideas. Commonly used in the form 'warm to someone' or 'warm to the idea of'. Implies a gradual positive change, not immediate excitement. Not used for objects that can't be liked emotionally.
Spanish: empezar a gustar - cogerle cariño a - tomarle afecto aPortuguese (BR): começar a gostar de - simpatizar comPortuguese (PT): começar a gostar de - simpatizar comChinese (Simplified): 开始喜欢 - 渐渐喜欢上Chinese (Traditional): 開始喜歡 - 漸漸喜歡上Hindi: पसंद करने लगना - अपनापन महसूस करने लगनाArabic: يبدأ بالإعجاب بـ - يألفBengali: পছন্দ হতে শুরু করা - আস্তে আস্তে আগ্রহী হওয়াRussian: проникаться симпатией - проникнуться (кем-то/чем-то)Japanese: だんだん好きになる - 親しみを持つVietnamese: bắt đầu thích - dần thiện cảmKorean: 정이 가다 - 점차 마음이 열리다Turkish: ısınmak (birine/bir şeye)Urdu: دل لگنا - آہستہ آہستہ پسند کرناIndonesian: dần cảm mến - dần thích
Example Sentences
It took me a while to warm to my new coworkers.
basic
She quickly warmed to the idea of moving abroad.
basic
The children soon warmed to their new teacher.
basic
It took a few weeks for me to really warm to city life.
natural
At first he was shy, but he really warmed to everyone by the end of the party.
natural
I didn’t warm to the new policy at first, but now I see its benefits.
natural