Synonyms of take kindly to

take kindly to

phrase

as in accept

to have a favorable opinion of

They didn't take kindly to his rude behavior.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accept
• approve (of)
• care (for)
• subscribe (to)
• okay
• tolerate
• support
• favor
• hold with
• OK
• go for
• countenance
• like
• stand by
• consent (to)
• concur (in)
• enjoy
• praise
• applaud
• sustain
• salute
• assent (to)
• recommend
• back (up)
• endure
• uphold
• commend
• acclaim
• laud
• bear

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• frown (on or upon)
• disapprove (of)
• damn
• criticize
• condemn
• disfavor
• censure
• dislike
• disparage
• denounce
• mind
• depreciate
• deprecate
• hate
• blacklist
• discountenance
• reprobate
• object (to)
• dissent (from)
• oppose
• detest
• loathe
• reprehend