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Est. 1828
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Synonyms of took to

  • as in enjoyed
  • as in enjoyed
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took to

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Definition of took tonext
past tense of take to
as in enjoyed
to take pleasure in He took to figure skating at a young age.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • enjoyed
  • liked
  • loved
  • went for
  • got off (on)
  • revelled (in)
  • reveled (in)
  • relished
  • savoured
  • delighted (in)
  • rejoiced (in)
  • got a kick out of
  • was partial to
  • adored
  • had a soft spot for
  • fancied
  • got a charge out of
  • savored
  • grooved (on)
  • appreciated
  • admired
  • drank (in)
  • dug
  • worshiped
  • revered
  • venerated
  • ate (up)
  • valued
  • preferred
  • indulged (in)
  • feasted (on)
  • doted (on)
  • worshipped
  • cherished
  • treasured
  • prized
  • devoured
  • idolized
  • wallowed (in)
  • favored
  • luxuriated (in)
  • cottoned (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • hated
  • disliked
  • loathed
  • detested
  • abhorred
  • abominated
  • condemned
  • despised
  • scorned
  • hated
  • disliked
  • loathed
  • detested
  • abhorred
  • abominated
  • condemned
  • despised
  • scorned
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Thesaurus Entries Near took to

took the mickey out of

took to

took to task

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