What does "take to" mean?

To adapt to; to learn, grasp or master.

What is a synonym for "take to"?

Common synonyms include: addict, adjust, aim at, be desirous of, be smitten, be used to.

verb

verb ·Uncommon ·College level

Verb

1
To adapt to; to learn, grasp or master. idiomatic
"Although he had never skated before, he took to it quickly, and soon glided around the ice with ease."
2
have a fancy or particular liking or desire for wordnet
3
To enter; to go into or move towards. idiomatic
"As the train rushed through, thousands of birds took to the air at once."
4
develop a habit; apply oneself to a practice or occupation wordnet
5
To begin, as a new habit or practice. idiomatic
"After the third one was rejected, she took to asking the department to check the form before she submitted it."

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6
To be attracted to. idiomatic
"She met Ned when he was looking anyway. . . . And he took to her, he liked her crooked straightness from the start."

"Although he had never skated before, he took to it quickly, and soon glided around the ice with ease."