What Does “Has Taken To” Mean?
The phrase has taken to is part of the present perfect tense in English. It typically describes a recent change in behavior or habit—often indicating that someone has started doing something regularly or has developed a liking for something.
Example: She has taken to jogging every morning.
Structure
The construction follows the pattern:
[Subject] + has/have + taken to + [verb-ing/noun]
Note: “Taken to” is always followed by a noun or a gerund (verb + -ing).
Common Examples
- He has taken to playing the guitar.
- They have taken to calling her “Captain.”
- The cat has taken to sleeping on the sofa.
Tips for Usage
- Use has taken to for third-person singular subjects (he, she, it).
- Use have taken to for I, you, we, they.
- This phrase often implies a positive or neutral adaptation—not usually used for negative habits unless context clarifies.