* "The old dog took a fancy to the new puppy and started grooming him." (This implies the dog found the puppy appealing and began showing affection.)
* "My grandmother took a fancy to my new sweater and asked me if she could borrow it." (This means she liked the sweater and wanted to wear it herself.)
* "After a few weeks in the city, John took a fancy to the fast-paced lifestyle." (This suggests he found the city's lifestyle appealing and was enjoying it.)
* "The young artist took a fancy to the quirky antique shop on the corner." (This implies the artist found the shop interesting and began visiting it regularly.)