HyperDic: take_to

English > 2 senses of the expression take to:
VERBemotiontake to, fancy, go forhave a fancy or particular liking or desire for
socialtake todevelop a habit
English > take to: 2 senses > verb 1, emotion
MeaningHave a fancy or particular liking or desire for.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Synonymsfancy, go for
EntailslikeFind enjoyable or agreeable
Broaderdesire, wantFeel or have a desire for
Spanishapetecer
Catalanapetir, venir de gust
English > take to: 2 senses > verb 2, social
MeaningDevelop a habit; apply oneself to a practice or occupation / occupation.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s VERB-ing
Example "Men take to the military trades"
Spanishacoostumbrarse, habituarse
Catalanacostumar-se, habituar-se

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