take to

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb : To begin or start doing something habitually : To develop a new habit, often one that is regular or persistent. To develop a liking or fondness for someone or something : To begin to like a person, activity, or thing. Usage and Examples Verb (Develop a habit) : After retiring, he took to gardening every morning. (He started the regular activity of gardening.) She took to wakin...