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warm to

 

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Verb warm to has 1 sense
  1. warm to - become excited about; "He warmed to the idea of a trip to Antarctica"
    --1 is one way to
    consider, take, deal, look at
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something

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warm to

Part of speech: Verb phrase

Sense 1: To become more receptive or friendly towards something or someone.

Example sentence:

- After spending some time together, she began to warm to the idea of starting a business with him.

- The committee members initially opposed the proposal, but eventually warmed to the suggestion.

Sense 2: To develop a liking or fondness for something or someone.

Example sentence:

- Being a wine enthusiast, he quickly warmed to the new flavor and complexity of the vintage.

- At first, the children were apprehensive about their new teacher, but they soon warmed to her warm and caring nature.

Sense 3: To become increasingly excited or enthusiastic about an idea or possibility.

Example sentence:

- The crowd at the concert started warming to the band's music and began cheering and clapping.

- As the project progressed, the team members warmed to the idea of integrating artificial intelligence into their system.

Sense 4: To cause something to reach a suitable temperature for use or consumption.

Example sentence:

- Dad asked me to warm the soup to a boiling point before serving it.

- The baker warmed the freshly baked bread to enhance its aroma and taste.

Sense 5: To bring or restore a sense of comfort, affection, or enthusiasm.

Example sentence:

- The compliments from her colleagues warmed her to the core, giving her a boost of confidence.

- The heartfelt apology from her friend warmed her to the idea of reconciling their differences.

Sense 6: To increase the intensity or strength of something, especially one's emotions or feelings.

Example sentence:

- The passionate kiss from her lover warmed her to an overwhelming desire.

- The touching story warmed him to tears, evoking a deep emotional response.

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