take to

/teɪk tu/
/teɪk tu/
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Other forms: taken to; took to; takes to; taking to

Definitions of take to
  1. verb
    have a fancy or particular liking or desire for
    synonyms: fancy, go for
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    type of:
    desire, want
    feel or have a desire for; want strongly
  2. verb
    develop a habit; apply oneself to a practice or occupation
    “Men take to the military trades”
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