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December 02, 2017 Word of the Day

take a liking to /ˈteɪk ə ˈlaɪkɪŋ tu/ idiom
take a liking to
/ˈteɪk ə ˈlaɪkɪŋ tu/
idiom
The dog has taken a liking to the cat.
The dog has taken a liking to the cat.
Definition of TAKE A LIKING TO

: to begin to like (someone or something)

  • He took a liking to his new neighbor.

  • She took an immediate liking to sailing when she tried it for the first time.

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