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To go or move towards something, or in a given direction
“The young man's desperate act of defiance prompted inhabitants to take to the streets to demand change.”
To begin, or fall into, the habit of
“It has been observed that some children take to the habit of smoking and drinking practiced by their parents, siblings and friends while others do not.”
To (begin to) take pleasure or satisfaction in, or from something
“Olajuwon was asked to play basketball at the University of Houston, where he began to take to the game of basketball.”
To develop an ability or aptitude for a given skill
“What amazes me is how quickly they take to caring for an elderly person who has to be cleaned, dressed, and sorted out.”
To develop a good relationship with
“Geese do not take to each other readily like fowls, turkey and duck.”
To have great affection for
(clausal, followed by for or about) To place an emphasis of concern, interest or importance on someone or something
To acquire something, usually over a period of time
To form a close relationship with someone
To consume, especially an illicit substance
To accept, support, or take on as one's own (an idea or a cause)
To get, or make, accustomed to a given condition or situation
To take great pleasure or satisfaction in something
To hold and perform the expected duties of (a post or role)
To be naturally friendly or get on well with a given person or group
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