Pronunciation: /teɪk tuː/
verb to begin to like or enjoy something
A1 I take to swimming in the summer to stay cool.
A2 She took to playing the guitar after watching a concert.
B1 He took to gardening as a way to relax after work.
B2 The new employee quickly took to the company's work culture.
C1 After visiting Italy, she took to speaking Italian fluently.
C2 The actor took to method acting to fully immerse himself in his roles.
preposition used to indicate a person's liking or inclination towards something
A1 I take to swimming in the summer to stay cool.
A2 She took to painting as a hobby after retiring.
B1 The new student quickly took to their classmates and made friends.
B2 After a few lessons, he took to playing the guitar like a natural.
C1 She took to public speaking with ease, impressing the audience with her confidence.
C2 The young artist took to the international stage, showcasing their talent to the world.
formal He decided to take to studying law in order to pursue a career in the legal field.
informal She really took to playing the guitar and now practices every day.
slang I never thought I would take to skateboarding, but now I can't get enough of it.
figurative After the breakup, she took to drowning her sorrows in a bottle of wine every night.
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