Take to Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
TAYK-too, TAYK-tuh, TAYK-tih
tˈeɪk/ /tˈuː
TAYK-TOO
Definition
To begin to like something or someone, or to become accustomed to a new activity, place, or person.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for developing a new liking or habit over time. Can refer to people, places, activities, or things. Informal, common in spoken and written English. Usually follows 'take to' + noun, pronoun, or gerund (e.g., 'She took to swimming'). Not to be confused with 'take' alone, which means 'to grab' or 'to carry away'.
Spanish: aficionarse a - empezar a gustar - coger cariño aPortuguese (BR): afeiçoar-se a - pegar gosto por - começar a gostar dePortuguese (PT): afeiçoar-se a - ganhar gosto por - começar a gostar deChinese (Simplified): 开始喜欢 - 渐渐习惯Chinese (Traditional): 開始喜歡 - 漸漸習慣Hindi: पसंद करने लगना - लगाव होनाArabic: يعتاد على - يبدأ يحبBengali: পছন্দ করা - অভ্যাস হয়ে যাওয়াRussian: проникнуться симпатией - пристраститьсяJapanese: 好きになる - 慣れるVietnamese: bắt đầu thích - quen vớiKorean: 마음에 들다 - 익숙해지다Turkish: ısınmak - alışmakUrdu: پسند آنا - عادی ہو جاناIndonesian: mulai menyukai - terbiasa dengan
Example Sentences
The child quickly took to his new school.
basic
She took to painting after her first class.
basic
He quickly took to his new coworkers.
basic
It took him a while, but he finally took to city life.
natural
I never thought I'd take to yoga, but now I love it.
natural
The puppy immediately took to its new family.
natural