Meaning of the word "take a liking to" in English

What does "take a liking to" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

take a liking to

US /teɪk ə ˈlaɪkɪŋ tuː/
UK /teɪk ə ˈlaɪkɪŋ tuː/

Idiom

to begin to like someone or something

Example:
The dog seemed to take a liking to me immediately.
She quickly took a liking to her new classmates.