Take to
/teɪk tuː/B2
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1. To develop a liking or affection for someone or something.
- She took to her new puppy right away, spending all her free time with it.
- He took to his new job immediately, enjoying every challenge it brought.
2. To develop a habit or routine involving something.
- After moving to Italy, she took to drinking espresso every morning.
- He took to jogging in the early mornings to get some fresh air.
3. To start using something as a fallback or in times of need.
- During the power outage, we took to using candles for light.
- With the internet down, they took to reading books to pass the time.
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