"Fall for"

[LearnerP]

Hi there

I know that to fall for someone means to fall in love with someone, but can it also mean that you just start to like them/develop feelings for them?

Thanks!

[SlickVic9000]

*Not a Teacher*

You would have to write "began / was beginning to fall for" to obtain the meaning you seek.

Please note that "fall for" can also mean to be fooled.

" Johnson fell for Clarissa's sob story."