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takes a shining to

takes a shining to is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take a shining to.

Meaning of take a shining to

Verb

take a shining to (third-person singular simple present takes a shining to, present participle taking a shining to, simple past took a shining to, past participle taken a shining to)

  1. Synonym of take a shine to (“to become fond of something”).
    Synonyms:
    take a shine to

Questions about takes a shining to

What is takes a shining to the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Takes a shining to is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take a shining to.

Words near takes a shining to in the dictionary

  1. takes a reef in
  2. takes a ride to Tyburn
  3. takes a risk
  4. takes a run at
  5. takes a seat
  6. takes a shining to
  7. takes a shit
  8. takes a shot in the dark
  9. takes a sight
  10. takes a stab at
  11. takes a stand

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