Take a liking (to)

I believe the answer is:

warm

(Other definitions for warm that I've seen before include "Showing affection" , "Pleasantly hot" , "excited" , "Affectionate - balmy" , "Having moderate heat" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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