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[ verb ] have a fancy or particular liking or desire for

Synonyms

fancy go_for

Examples

"She fancied a necklace that she had seen in the jeweler's window"

Used in print

(Clark McMeekin, The Fairbrothers....)

He was downright worried about her , but there was one more thing he could try .

Related terms

desire like

2
[ verb ] develop a habit; apply oneself to a practice or occupation

Examples

"She took to drink" "Men take to the military trades"

Used in print

(Ann Hebson, The Lattimer Legend....)

`` Everybody knows I'm just a harmless , deaf old_man who takes_to drink .

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