warm to
phrasal verb
warmed to; warming to; warms to
1
: to begin to feel affection for (someone)
She quickly warmed to her guests.
2
: to begin to be interested in or excited about (something)
It took them a while to warm to the idea.
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Health inspectors cited the Sacramento pizzeria after paneer cheese, cut tomatoes and chicken toppings measured too warm to be considered safe.
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Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2025
The Department of Energy said the practice is best executed while the vehicle is plugged in to ensure the battery is sufficiently charged and that the cabin is warmed to optimize performance.
—Jalen Williams, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
The Department of Energy says the practice is best executed while the car is still charging to ensure the battery is sufficiently charged and the cabin is sufficiently warmed to optimize performance.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The duo struck up a correspondence on Facebook, with the director quickly warming to Jojo’s humor and charm, as well as his willingness to open up about his vulnerabilities.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
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Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2025
The Department of Energy said the practice is best executed while the vehicle is plugged in to ensure the battery is sufficiently charged and that the cabin is warmed to optimize performance.
—Jalen Williams, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
The Department of Energy says the practice is best executed while the car is still charging to ensure the battery is sufficiently charged and the cabin is sufficiently warmed to optimize performance.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The duo struck up a correspondence on Facebook, with the director quickly warming to Jojo’s humor and charm, as well as his willingness to open up about his vulnerabilities.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Warm to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warm%20to. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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