Phrasal verb
be taken with
Meanings
To feel an immediate liking or attraction toward someone.
To be strongly impressed by or interested in something (such as an idea, style, or object).
Definition
To be taken with someone or something means to feel an immediate liking or interest in them.
If you are taken with someone or something, you feel a strong, often sudden, positive impression. It can describe being charmed by a person or attracted to an idea, style, or object. The feeling is usually immediate and based on what you notice at first.
Examples
- I was taken with her calm confidence during the interview.
- He was taken with the painting the moment he walked into the gallery.
- They were taken with our plan to simplify the schedule.
- She was taken with the little café’s cozy atmosphere.
- You’ll be taken with his sense of humor once you talk to him.
Common mistake
Learners often say "take with" instead of the passive form; use "be taken with" to mean “be impressed or charmed.”
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