expression, godan verb (-ru)
come to like; become fond of; fall in love
Describes the process of developing a liking or affection for someone or something. Can range from casual fondness to romantic love.
最初は苦手だったけど、今は納豆が好きになった。
I didn't like it at first, but now I've come to like natto.
彼
As I talked with her, I gradually fell in love.