Warm up to Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɔɹm/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
WAWRM-UP-tuh
wˈɔːm/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
WAWM-UP-TOO
Definition
To gradually start liking or accepting someone or something after initially feeling uncertain or negative.
Usage & Nuances
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.
Spanish: empezar a simpatizar con - aceptar poco a pocoPortuguese (BR): começar a gostar de - aceitar aos poucosPortuguese (PT): começar a gostar de - aceitar aos poucosChinese (Simplified): 开始喜欢 - 渐渐接受Chinese (Traditional): 開始喜歡 - 漸漸接受Hindi: धीरे-धीरे पसंद करने लगना - स्वीकार करनाArabic: يتقبل تدريجياً - يبدأ بالإعجاب بـBengali: উষ্ণতা অনুভব করা (মধ্যে মানসিক) - পছন্দ করা শুরু করাRussian: привыкать - проникаться симпатиейJapanese: 打ち解ける - 慣れて好感を持つVietnamese: bắt đầu có cảm tình với - dần chấp nhậnKorean: 정들다 - 마음을 열다Turkish: alışmak - ısınmak (birine/bir şeye karşı)Urdu: دل لگنا - انسیت محسوس کرناIndonesian: mulai menyukai - mulai menerima
Example Sentences
It took me a while to warm up to my new job.
basic
He didn't warm up to the idea at first.
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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.
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