warm to
phrasal verb
warmed to; warming to; warms to
1
: to begin to feel affection for (someone)
She quickly warmed to her guests.
2
: to begin to be interested in or excited about (something)
It took them a while to warm to the idea.
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While the turmeric mixture is simmering, combine the chamomile flowers and honey in another pot and gently warm to infuse.
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Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
Musk and Ramaswamy are polarizing figures on the left, but there are signs some Democrats are warming to their ideas on streamlining the government.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
Against the odds, audiences warmed to this comedic combination of violence and humour.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Initially hesitant to accept her help, Chadwick warms to his TA thanks to her anxious but dedicated work ethic, as well as her flare for debate — a notable turn from the somewhat unsophisticated nature of Ronald’s relationship with Cecile in the 1999 film.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
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Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
Musk and Ramaswamy are polarizing figures on the left, but there are signs some Democrats are warming to their ideas on streamlining the government.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
Against the odds, audiences warmed to this comedic combination of violence and humour.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Initially hesitant to accept her help, Chadwick warms to his TA thanks to her anxious but dedicated work ethic, as well as her flare for debate — a notable turn from the somewhat unsophisticated nature of Ronald’s relationship with Cecile in the 1999 film.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Warm to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warm%20to. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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