taking to
The phrase “taking to” has 3 syllables: tak-ing to.
It's pronounced as /ˈteɪ.kɪŋ tuː/.
What is synonym and antonym for taking to?
In the thesaurus, “taking to” has 26 synonyms and 23 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for taking to along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for taking to
- accept
- accustom
- admire
- advocate
- appreciate
- approve
- back
- care for
- champion
- cherish
- choose
- covet
- crave
- encourage
- endorse
- enjoy
- enjoying
- go for
- going for
- liking
- love
- loving
- pick
- praise
- support
- want
Antonyms for taking to
- abhorring
- abjure
- abominating
- censure
- criticize
- detesting
- disagree
- disallow
- disapprove
- discourage
- dislike
- disliking
- dissuade
- hate
- hating
- loathing
- neglect
- not want
- oppose
- protest
- refuse
- reject
- scorn
Example Sentences
- She has recently started taking to painting as a hobby.
- After his injury, he began taking to swimming as a form of rehabilitation.
- The child has been taking to reading books every night before bed.
- As part of his recovery, he's taking to yoga to improve his flexibility and strength.
- With the new job, she's taking to commuting by bike to avoid traffic.
On this page you'll find 49 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to taking to, such as: abhorring, abjure, abominating, accept, accustom, admire, advocate.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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