TAKE KINDLY TO Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

take kindly to

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Definition of take kindly to

as in accept

to have a favorable opinion of They didn't take kindly to his rude behavior.

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Recent Examples of take kindly to Visible only to Hana at first, in convex reflective surfaces like a kettle or the back of a spoon, Bertha does not take kindly to Hana’s attempts to kick the pill habit and start policing her food intake the old-fashioned way. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026 Trump did not take kindly to those remarks, responding with threats in Davos before yanking the Board of Peace invitation. — Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026 Crosby did not taking kindly to being shut down for the season, and Raiders coach Pete Carroll confirmed the 28-year-old pass rusher left the team's facility after being made aware of the decision. — Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025 Standing in their way was Sliwa, who didn’t take kindly to being asked to withdraw. — Richard Hall, Time, 16 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for take kindly to

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“Take kindly to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20kindly%20to. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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