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take to

To begin, as a new habit or practice.
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After the third one was rejected, she took to asking the department to check the form before she submitted it.

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Submitted on September 01, 2012

Additional definitions for 'take to':

take toTo adapt to; to learn, grasp or master.
take toTo enter; to go into or move towards.
take toform a liking for
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