Question 1

What does "cotton to" mean?

Accepted Answer

To like, approve of, or feel at ease with someone or something.

Question 2

How do you use "cotton to" in a sentence?

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She never really cottoned to the idea of moving to a big city.

Question 3

Is "cotton to" formal or informal?

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"cotton to" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Chiefly American English. Often used in the negative ('didn't cotton to') or conditional. Less common in British English, where 'cotton on' dominates instead.

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