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Definition take to in British English

take to phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to begin to like someone or something

Example

I took to John immediately.

Synonyms and related words
heart take a liking to rate
2

to start doing something as a habit

Example

Recently he's taken to wearing a cap.

Synonyms and related words
start on begin set about habit routine daily life
3

to go to a place, especially your bed

Example

Joanne says she's ill, and she's taken to her bed.

Synonyms and related words
abed an early/late night an early/late riser
Definition take to in British English