To come to like someone or something; to become fond of — used for developing affection (including romantic feelings) or gradually liking something.
最初は苦手だったけど、今ではその食べ物が好きになった。
I didn't like that food at first, but now I've come to like it.
彼女は同じクラスで話をするうちに彼のことが好きになった。
She came to like him after talking to him in the same class.
日本語を勉強しているうちに日本文化が好きになった。
While studying Japanese, I came to like Japanese culture.
長年の友人を尊敬するうちに恋人として好きになることもある。
Sometimes you can come to like a longtime friend as a romantic partner as you grow to respect them.