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Verb: take to
  1. Have a fancy or particular liking or desire for
    - fancy, go for
     
  2. Develop a habit; apply oneself to a practice or occupation
    "She took to drink"; "Men take to the military trades"

Derived forms: taken to, taking to, took to, takes to

Type of: desire, want

Nearest

take the mick
take the Mickey
take the piss
take the rap
take the road
take the stage
take the stand
take the veil
take time by the forelock
take time off
take to
take to be
take to heart
take to task
take to the woods
take turns
take up
take up arms
take water
takeaway
take-away