warm to
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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Instead, wash dishes with warm to hot water, which cuts through grease and lifts residue away more effectively.
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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
The good news is that Mother's Day is looking dry and warm to start, with highs in the upper 70s to near 80.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 8 May 2026
If a strip feels warm to the touch or shows signs of scorching, replace it.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Add Row Covers and Mulch When the soil temperatures have warmed to around 75°F, add straw mulch to lock in moisture and keep weeds down.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
The good news is that Mother's Day is looking dry and warm to start, with highs in the upper 70s to near 80.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 8 May 2026
If a strip feels warm to the touch or shows signs of scorching, replace it.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Add Row Covers and Mulch When the soil temperatures have warmed to around 75°F, add straw mulch to lock in moisture and keep weeds down.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for warm to
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“Warm to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warm%20to. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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