Warm towards

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preposition

To start to like or feel friendly towards someone or something.

She was initially suspicious of him, but gradually she warmed towards him.
Visual representation of "warm towards" - To start to like or feel friendly towards someone or something

Often appears as...

  • gradually warm towards
  • slowly warm towards
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Emotional Change

Indicates a shift in feelings from neutral or negative to positive and friendly.

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Despite her doubts, she warmed towards the new neighbors after their kind gesture.
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Gradual Process

The phrase often suggests the development of positive feelings is happening slowly over time.

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He gradually warmed towards the idea of adopting a pet.
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Not Instant

'Warm towards' is rarely used when someone likes another immediately; it's a progression.

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After a few meetings, she finally warmed towards her colleague.
Visual representation of the word "Warm towards"

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