when intr, often followed by to: to make or become excited, enthusiastic, etc (about): he warmed to the idea of buying a new car intransitive) often followed by to: to feel affection, kindness, etc (for someone): I warmed to her mother from the start Sport warm down, to conclude or follow a period of strenuous physical exercise by walking or gentle stretching.

Verwijs, E.; Verdam, J. (1885–1929), “ warm”, in Middelnederlandsch Woordenboek, The Hague: Martinus Nijhoff, →ISBN to become friendlier or more receptive: No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't warm up to that proposal. characterized by or showing lively feelings, passions, emotions, sympathies, etc.: a warm heart; warm interest. Maori: mahana (mi), pūmahana, pūwerawera, pūwera, pūāhuru ( of the weather ), āhuru ( in the sense of cost and friendly )to grow kindly, friendly, or sympathetically disposed (often fol. by to or toward): My heart warms toward him. to excite enthusiasm, ardor, cheerfulness, or vitality in (someone): The wine soon warmed the company. From Middle English warm, werm, from Old English wearm, from Proto-West Germanic *warm, from Proto-Germanic *warmaz, with different proposed origins: Japanese: ( weather ) 暖かい (ja) ( あたたかい, atatakai ), ( objects , feelings ) 温かい (ja) ( あたたかい, atatakai ), ホカホカ ( Hokahoka )

Sport warm the bench, to serve as a substitute who rarely plays in a game: The young outfielder warmed the bench for the Yankees last season.suggestive of warmth, as by being friendly, affectionate, sympathetic, or hearty: a warm heart; warm friends. Proto-Indo-European *gʷʰer- ( “ warm, hot ” ), related to Ancient Greek θερμός ( thermós ), Latin formus, Sanskrit घर्म ( gharma ). to heat or cook (something) for reuse, as leftovers (usually fol. by over or up): to warm up yesterday's stew. Show Business [Radio and Television. ]to entertain (an audience) prior to a broadcast to increase receptiveness. to (cause to) become excited, enthusiastic, cheerful, vital, etc.: [~ +object ] a little wine to warm the company.[ no obj;

to heat or cook (something) so it can be used again, as leftovers: [~ +up +object ] Warm up the stew. [~ +object +up ] Warm the stew up. See also warm up Etymology: Old English wearm; related to Old Frisian, Old Saxon warm, Old Norse varmr From Middle Dutch warm, from Old Dutch warm, from Proto-West Germanic *warm, from Proto-Germanic *warmaz, of uncertain origin; derivations from either Proto-Indo-European *gʷʰer- ( “ warm, hot ” ) or *wer- ( “ to burn ” ) have been proposed. The dispute is due to differing opinions on how initial Proto-Indo-European *gʷʰ- evolved in Germanic: some think that *gʷʰ would have turned to *b, and that the root *gʷʰer- would instead have given rise to burn etc. Some have also proposed a merger of the two roots. Show Businessto prepare for a game, sports contest, dance, etc., by moderate exercise or practice beforehand.to (cause to) become warm: [~ +object ( +up) ] warmed himself (up) by the fire. [no object* ~ +up ] I just couldn't warm up. to fill (a person, crowd, etc.) with strong feelings, as hatred, anger, or zeal: Restrictions had warmed the crew to the point of mutiny.