What is another word for took kindly to?
Pronunciation: [tˈʊk kˈa͡ɪndli tuː] (IPA) 
'Accepted willingly,' 'embraced,' 'warmed up to,' 'favored,' 'took a liking to,' 'found agreeable,' 'enjoyed,' 'welcomed with open arms,' 'appreciated,' 'adopted,' 'received with pleasure,' 'approved of,' 'became fond of,' 'cherished,' 'regarded with favor,' 'showed enthusiasm for,' 'supported,' 'liked,' 'enthusiastically embraced,' 'admired,' 'did not object to.' All of these expressions could be used instead of 'took kindly to.' Synonyms often add variety and depth to a sentence, making it more interesting to read and conveying the meaning in a more precise manner.
