warm to
warm to — phrasal verb
- warm tobase form
- warms to3rd person singular
- warming to-ing form
- warmed topast simple
1. to gradually start to like someone after spending time with them, especially whe
to gradually start to like someone after spending time with them, especially when your first impression was neutral or not very positive
Chidi did not like his new manager at first, but he warmed to her friendly manner after a few weeks.
warm to + someone + after time period
The shy children warmed to the visiting dancer after she taught them a funny routine.
Nadia gradually warmed to her classmates once she discovered they loved hiking too.
The rescue cat was nervous at first, but it slowly warmed to its new family.
Keiko found her new neighbour rather distant, but she warmed to her after chatting over coffee.
- take to
slightly more informal, often implies an instant or quick liking
- grow fond of
more formal, emphasises emotional attachment over time
- take a dislike to
the opposite process — to begin disliking someone
文法句型
warm + to + someone
用法筆記
Often used with adverbs like 'gradually', 'slowly', or 'eventually' to emphasise the process of growing fondness. The subject is typically a person, and the object is a person or group of people.
常見錯誤
2. to gradually develop interest, excitement, or support for an idea, plan, or sugg
to gradually develop interest, excitement, or support for an idea, plan, or suggestion you are considering
Henrik was unsure about the garden project, but he warmed to the idea after seeing the budget.
warm to the idea of [something]
The board slowly warmed to Elena's proposal when she showed how much money it would save.
slowly warmed to + proposal / plan / suggestion
Asher warmed to cycling to work after trying it for a week and feeling much healthier.
Paul never thought he would like opera, but he warmed to it after attending a live show with his sister.
Lisa was not keen on the transfer at first, but she warmed to it after visiting the new office.
Ravindra's parents warmed to his study-abroad plan after meeting the university counsellor.
- come around to
similar meaning, emphasises changing one's original position
- get into
more informal, often used for hobbies or activities
- cool on / cool toward
to lose enthusiasm or interest in an idea
文法句型
warm + to + something (an idea, plan, suggestion)
用法筆記
The object is almost always an abstract noun such as 'idea', 'suggestion', 'proposal', 'plan', or 'concept'. This sense is frequently used in formal or professional contexts such as business meetings, committee discussions, and planning sessions.