Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
take-a-fancy-to-someone
idiom
ˈteɪk ə ˈfænsi tuː ˈsʌmˌwʌn
Definition
To develop a liking or affection for someone.
Examples
- After a few dates, she really started to take a fancy to him.
- He took a fancy to his new neighbor and started to spend more time with her.
Meaning
When someone says they ‘take a fancy to’ another person, they mean that they have started to like or feel attracted to them, often romantically or emotionally.
Synonyms
- have a crush on
- develop feelings for
- be fond of
