Warm to
verb
To start liking or appreciating someone or something.
It took me a while to warm to my colleague, but now we are good friends.
Often appears as...
- warm to someone
- warm to an idea
verb
To become more friendly or welcoming towards someone or something.
After a cold start, the crowd warmed to the comedian's humor.
Often appears as...
- warm to the audience
- eventually warm to
verb
To become more enthusiastic or excited about something.
The company warmed to the idea of expanding to other countries.
Often appears as...
- warm to the idea
- warm to the prospect
Usage tips
Business
verb
To start liking or appreciating someone or something.
It took me a while to warm to my colleague, but now we are good friends.
Often appears as...
- warm to someone
- warm to an idea
verb
To become more friendly or welcoming towards someone or something.
After a cold start, the crowd warmed to the comedian's humor.
Often appears as...
- warm to the audience
- eventually warm to
verb
To become more enthusiastic or excited about something.
The company warmed to the idea of expanding to other countries.
Often appears as...
- warm to the idea
- warm to the prospect
Usage tips
Business
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Gradual Process
Warming to someone often happens over time, not instantly.
I didn't like him at first, but I warmed to him as we worked on the project.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Feelings
Focuses on personal change of heart towards someone.
She was tough to understand, but I warmed to her after seeing her kindness.
Pro Tip 3/3Initial Dislike
Implies an initial dislike or indifference that changes later.
His attitude was off-putting at first, but I eventually warmed to him.
Pro Tip 1/3Gradual Process
Warming to someone often happens over time, not instantly.
I didn't like him at first, but I warmed to him as we worked on the project.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Feelings
Focuses on personal change of heart towards someone.
She was tough to understand, but I warmed to her after seeing her kindness.
Pro Tip 3/3Initial Dislike
Implies an initial dislike or indifference that changes later.
His attitude was off-putting at first, but I eventually warmed to him.
Pro Tip 1/3Gradual Process
Warming to someone often happens over time, not instantly.
I didn't like him at first, but I warmed to him as we worked on the project.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Feelings
Focuses on personal change of heart towards someone.
She was tough to understand, but I warmed to her after seeing her kindness.
Pro Tip 3/3Initial Dislike
Implies an initial dislike or indifference that changes later.
His attitude was off-putting at first, but I eventually warmed to him.
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